Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. 

LSSi is offering a full-time position for Licensed Practical Nurse. To provide home and community-based services focused on health promotion and disease monitoring to Colbert and Williams CST, CST, and CCM clients. Coordinate treatment with psychiatry/APN/case managers/medical physicians/MCOs/etc.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.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 10 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide health promotion education to clients and guidance to staff.
• Medically screen clients to provide disease management in accordance with the psychiatrist/APN/medical physicians.
• Provide direct nursing services to clients for health history, weight BMI, etc. in their homes and in the community.
• Coordinate health information exchange with psychiatrist/APN/medical physicians/MCOs in accordance with privacy laws.
• Administer injections and coordinate medications/refills with pharmacies.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Transportation of clients in personal vehicle and agency vehicle is required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Establish medical treatment plans for clients with health risks/conditions.
• Connect clients to health home, as needed.
• Meet financial productivity requirements and complete all documentation per Rule 140/132 requirements and Consent Decree requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Electronic Health Record.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associates degree in nursing is required, along with proven nursing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must have a valid Illinois drivers license and insurance.
• Must be willing to work with clients in the home/community.
• Ability to engage and motivate persons with mental illness.
• Associates in Nursing is required.
• LPN.
• Illinois driver’s license in good standing is required.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and 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.#ZR