RN Supervisor

Rn Supervisor

Haymarket Center has emerged as a leader in the field of addictions and behavioral health treatment. We have done this through our evidence based interventions and state of the art programming geared towards strong outcomes. Our theme that captures the spirit of Haymarket Center in 2017 and beyond is "Focus on Success." The message behind Focus on Success is one of participation by every Haymarket Center employee. Together, we are creating a company where teamwork and collaboration enable us to succeed, both individually and collectively. Haymarket Center is the largest not-for-profit community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance abuse treatment facility in Chicago. Haymarket Center has continued to grow into a comprehensive alcohol and other drug treatment organization, licensed by the state of Illinois, which receives funding from the private sector, as well as city, county, state and federal agencies. The treatment programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF).

The position is part of a staff team integrating primary care into treatment services for patients suffering from acute withdrawal symptoms, substance use disorders, and co-existing mental illnesses. The position will monitor the health of the patients, review and monitor medications, provide health screens and education, coordinate care with the agency psychiatrist, and assist in providing healthcare services when necessary.

Essential functions:

• Provide direct healthcare screening and maintenance.
• Treat common illnesses.
• Make referrals to medical services as needed according to physician orders, the nursing care plan, or established protocols.
• Follow up with medical providers when patients are referred for care and integrate any prescribed and/or recommended treatment regimens into treatment plans.
• Educate patients on health issues related to mental health and substance abuse.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected patient information and protect patient rights regarding in compliance with all legal and licensure requirements.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and in compliance with unit and facility policies.
• Initiate emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects patients from injury).
• Maintain patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Take part in training's offered by Haymarket Center in order to stay current with the latest treatment practices and keep up with recent developments in best clinical practices.
• Performs duties that are part of the program guidelines or have been requested by the Director of Nursing or Vice President of Clinical Services.

Requirements:

Education, experience, and skills required:

A Registered Nurse (RN) licensed under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65] with at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting or a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.