Community Mental Health Nurse RN or LPN

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At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence‑based therapies.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.

Provide continuity of nursing program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of addictions treatment services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.

Sign on Bonus of $5,000.00 for Full Time Nurses!

• A current Illinois RN license, or a current Illinois LPN license
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Computer proficiency required
• Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic healthcare record within prescribed time frames
• Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff or community
• CPR training or complete within three months

• Adhere to prescribed work hours set by leadership and fulfill additional hours as necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum client care.
• Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the client.
• Assume nursing case management responsibilities for designated clients.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of nursing activities for assigned clients.
• Adherence to Rosecrance Medication Management Plan including medication identification, procurement, storage, education, administration and monitoring.
• Provides education and/or lectures on medical topics for clients, family, staff and public as necessary.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, interdisciplinary teams and outside providers.
• Assess physical and medical needs of assigned clients.
• Be sensitive to and act upon any medical or emotional crisis.
• Document to ensure the client service record is maintained and in compliance with all applicable regulations and Rosecrance policy.
• Document and follow through with all physician orders and communicate with client’s personal physician as required.
• Participate in Infection Control activities and maintain knowledge of current infection control techniques.
• Able to demonstrate competent use of all medical equipment and technology.
• Maintains appropriate therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintain annual certification in Healthcare provider CPR.
• Serve as a member of the Nursing team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
• Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the mission, vision, values and expectations of Rosecrance.
• Able to provide culturally competent and exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
• Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Monday - Thursday 8:00am-6:30pm

Rosecrance Freeport, Freeport, IL

Starting Pay (based on education, experience, and credentials)

• LPN - $27.70 per hour
• Associate’s - $31.20 per hour
• Bachelor’s - $32.57 per hour

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
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