What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse /Substance Abuse Unit - LPN/RN (270) position at Geminus & Regional Health Systems?
Position: Staff Nurse /Substance Abuse Unit (LPN or RN)
Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana’s largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children—both uninsured and insured—integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health center. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of the Staff Nurse is to provide Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice by interventions which are directed toward: health promotion and health maintenance; assessment and evaluation of dysfunction in order to provide assistance in regaining coping abilities and prevent further disability; provide a therapeutic milieu; administer and monitoring pharmacologic treatment; and health teaching, crisis intervention, counseling and discharge planning.
Essential Function:
- Admission assessment of clients based on psychiatric and addiction needs
- Nursing Care
- Glucose Monitoring
- Mantoux Testing
- Emergency Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Other duties as assigned
· Supervision/delegation:
· RN: This position may be called upon to orient and train others, and act in a “charge” capacity. May assign and review work of those performing essentially the same or related functions. The incumbent may occasionally be requested to provide input into decisions regarding hire, discipline, evaluation and termination of peers.
· LPN: May be responsible for the clinical supervisionand direction of QMAs and CNAs.
Requirements:
- Education: Associate degree in nursing
- Experience: 1 year of experience preferred, but not required
- Additional Information: This position requires a valid LPN or RN license in the State of Indiana
Shift: Full- Time, Non-Exempt; 38 hours a week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Location: Merrillville, Indiana
What RCG has to offer you:
- Up to 20 days Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (full-time only)
- Dental Insurance (full-time only)
- Vision Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Differential for Discounted Gym Membership
- Tuition Assistance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time only)
- Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
- Salary: Starting between $26.27 - $34.81 per hour; if an RN, there is an additional $4 more per hour differential
If what you have read speaks to you, because you have a passion for helping people, then apply today! We need you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.27 - $34.81 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your highest level of education?
- Are you a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana?
- How many years of experience do you have in this field?
- Can you work from 8am - 4pm?
- Are you open to working 32 hours per week?
- Are you open to the hourly rate of $26.27 - $34.81?
- Can you pass a pre-employment background check?
- Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen?
- Upon offer of employment, can you provide solid references?
Ability to Commute:
- Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $35
