Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. about the incredible recognition that we recieved!

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for:

• Managing and executing all nursing duties from clients' admission to program completion
• Consulting with clinical team members to develop and implement individualized substance abuse treatment plans
• Pursuing continual improvement of nursing function, underscoring ethics and consistent with regulatory standards
• Administering medications and assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments as warranted
• Maintaining required client records related to assessments, diagnoses, and treatments
• Conducting educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning: health, medical issues, infection control and related topics
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Current License as a Registered Nurse in the state of hire required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• At least 2 years of work experience in a social service environment or related field required
• Concurrent experience with relevant client population (adult, youth or outpatient) preferred

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:

• Monitors clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication.
• * Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols.
• * Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients' medical needs.
• * Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
• * Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:

• *Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
• * High school diploma
• * Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment as acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post-high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing; as well as successful completion of pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications
• * Ability to work under minimal supervision in administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments; and knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery; at a level normally acquired through one to two years related experience.
• * Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff and physicians; and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit clients' cooperation and minimize apprehensions.
• * Analytical abilities necessary to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment in accordance with established protocols, complete necessary documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).
• Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
• Depending on Center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis (essential).
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable).

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.