Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. 

Essential Duties:

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.

• Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories.

• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT and the DEA.

• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.

• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.

• Confers with the program physician on specific findings.

• Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments.

• Completes initial nursing assessment documentation.

• Follows up on TB screening process.

• Follows up on medical referrals.

• Updates patient prescription records.

• Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.

• Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders.

• Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities.

• Must be available to travel if needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:15a - 2:45p) with rotating Saturdays

Start Date: ASAP

Work Locations: 2630 S. Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60616

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment, An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and/or Experience:  At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting  preferred; General basic nursing and medical terminology knowledge. Must have knowledge of all state and federal rules and regulations.

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

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.