Licensed Practical Nurse - Des Plaines

• Job Level:
  
  Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since
1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Incseeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability,and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by Family Guidance Center,Substance Use Prevention and Recovery,Clinical Sustainability Assessment Tooland the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patient sand documents findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed

Work Schedule: 3-4 days per week (6:00am - 2:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL

Pay Rate: $30.00

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment(including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience:At least two years'experience in hospital or agency settingpreferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:L.P.N.registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPRrequired