The Staff Nurse is a valuable member of our North Chicago Health Center Team who is responsible for direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, administering medications, participating in developing treatment plans with clients, provides emergency assessment for hospitalizations, and reports supply needs to the Nurse Manager.

• Monday to Friday (8:00AM - 4:00PM)

• Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to physician’s orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies of the department.
• Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients’ conditions, reports to appropriate personnel and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
• Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, medications treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
• Participates as a team member at staff interviews and provides input regarding the stability of client’s physical condition.
• Focuses on client empowerment in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs. 
• Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffing on assigned clients.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
• Acquires and utilizes knowledge of LCHD/CHC database and word processing software and other equipment commensurate with position. 
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and seminars to facilitate professional growth and maintain licensure if required. 
• Maintains an awareness of and professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.

• Illinois Licensure as a register professional nurse OR Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of the initial date of employment.
• Valid certification in CPR of adults, children, and infants.
• Certified school transcript upon hire.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, if necessary.
• Ability to maintain and keep records.