Nurse Manager - Harvey​/UIC

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that treats and prevents substance abuse, is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with some experience with drug treatment and clinical experience. FGC offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health.

• Supports nursing operations by reviewing patient care issues in the residential and outpatient settings.
• Assists in reviewing staff nurse daily assignments to ensure completion.
• Assists in the agency’s performance improvement and audit correction process.
• Assists in the completion of nursing documentation, inputting physician orders and accurate accounting of methadone.
• Dispenses methadone medication and monitors response to and appropriateness of methadone.
• Coordinates and assists in initial and ongoing assessments of patients.
• Coordinates and assists in the educational needs of patients for the purpose of safe, effective use of all FDA approved MAT options.
• Coordinates and assists in the ongoing physical well‑being of patients and records specific observations.
• Assists with coordinating medical referrals according to physician’s orders.
• Assists physicians with specific medical findings.
• Completes TB testing and follows up on TB tests and reactive results.
• Coordinates and assists with follow‑up recommendations and referrals made in medical visits.
• Coordinates and assists medication administration records for accuracy and accountability of staff nurses.
• Assists in the interviewing and orientation process of new staff nurses.
• Participates in PI/UR activities as needed.
• Understands required accounting for methadone dispensing.

M-F 6:15 am–2:45 pm providing coverage to sites as needed

$68,000 - $78,000

ASAP

Harvey, UIH MSHC Wood St

Education and/or

Experience:

At least two years of experience in a hospital or in‑patient setting with 1–3 years of management experience (preferred); basic nursing and substance abuse pathology knowledge.

State of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current certified CPR is required.

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) pension plan. Vacation, sick, and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug‑free environment and an equal opportunity employer.