What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Center Nurse position at Chestnut Health Systems and Careers?
Are you a nurse looking for better work-life balance? Chestnut has openings for RNs and LPNs that will have you working weekdays, enjoying ten paid days off work in your first year, AND earning sign-on and retention bonuses in addition to other benefits! Chestnut is seeking nurses to drive integrated care across primary care and psychiatric programs.
This candidate will be based in our Granite City Health Center but may occasionally support Maryville, or Belleville.
The schedule for this role is Monday- Friday, typically 8 am to 5 pm.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.85 - $40.84 per hour.
- Carry out health care plans designed by practitioners.
- Administer treatments, medications, and medical tests. Gather patient health histories.
- Assess patients for acute physical issues.
- Act as a liaison among prescribers, patients, laboratories, PCPs, other providers, pharmacies, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide health teaching as well as support and guidance for patients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
- Managing referrals to specialists or facilities by assessing needs.
- Ensuring smooth communication between patients, providers, and payers.
Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.
- High school diploma or equivalent; practical nurse licensed in Illinois OR registered nurse licensed in Illinois.
- Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, email, videoconferencing, e-prescribing, and entry into an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Must complete required substance-use training within first week of employment, in order to be assigned to detoxification services.
Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!
EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.85 - $40.84 per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!
Salary : $20 - $41