Nurse RN, Medical Detox

Nurse RN Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a part-time Nurse RN that will service both 28-day residential programs: Kenmore and Elgin Next Steps. This position is fully remote. A minimum of 10 hours/week and maximum of 25 hours/week. The Nurse RN will be responsible for conducting an initial medical screening with clients as well as conducting screenings with outpatient clients at identified facilities.

Benefits and Perks:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $35-$45/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Review each client's risk for HIV and TB infection as well as medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) used by the client.
• Complete Medical Screening tool in the EHR platform.
• Indicate immediate recommendations regarding physical examination, psychiatric examinations prenatal care and/or other client care needs.
• Provide client with referrals for medical, surgical, obstetric, prenatal, psychiatric, or laboratory services as needed.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets all requirements.
• Comply with documentation and productivity standards.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• RN required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in mental health and/or substance used field preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Trained and proficient in utilizing an Electronic Health Record required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois