What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Gateway Foundation?
Who is Gateway Foundation?
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us?
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: Gateway Foundation Residential/Outpatient Drug Rehab Center - 400 Mercy Ln, Aurora, IL 60506
Work Schedule: 3rd shift - Saturday through Tuesday from 9:00pm-7:30am
Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for:
Health and Wellness:
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us?
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: Gateway Foundation Residential/Outpatient Drug Rehab Center - 400 Mercy Ln, Aurora, IL 60506
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Work Schedule: 3rd shift - Saturday through Tuesday from 9:00pm-7:30am
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
- 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
- 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).
- RN
- $36.96 - $46.87 per hour
- Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
- To qualify for differential payments, a minimum of 2 hours per shift must be worked (Saturday and Sunday shifts are exempt from this requirement).
- Monday through Friday:
- Hours worked from 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM qualify for an additional $2.00 per hour.
- Hours worked from 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM the following day qualify for an additional $3.00 per hour.
- Saturday and Sunday:
- All hours worked from 12:00 AM Saturday to 11:59 PM Sunday receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
- Hours worked from 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM qualify for an additional $4.00 per hour.
- Hours worked from 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM the following day qualify for an additional $5.00 per hour.
Health and Wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
- Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
- 9 paid company holidays
- Work-life-balance
- Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
- eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
- Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Salary : $5,250