Licensed Practical Nurse, Shady Oaks West

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LSSI is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 3 days a week. Responsible for providing direct nursing services to clients and function as a key member of a team of social workers, nurses, support staff, and medical providers who are responsible for safe and quality client care in substance abuse programs.

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $33/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, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Administer TB tests and read results.
• Provide general health information regarding TB/Hepatitis/HIV.
• Carry out physician/medical provider's treatment orders.
• Coordinate health information exchange with primary care physicians and psychiatrists, in accordance with client privacy laws.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation related to client services on time, accurately, and per policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Nursing license in good standing in the State of Illinois required.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

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