Chicago, IL, 60684, USA
12 days ago
Nurse - LPN/RN
Who We Are: Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction. What You Will Do: + Provide a leading role in treatment decisions by working closely with the Medical Provider, clinical staff, and Program Director. + The Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered nurse is responsible for dispensing medications and ensuring the appropriate medical care is administered for patients in recovery. + Daily interactions with patients to provide support while assisting to improve their health and well-being. + Monitors patient's vital signs for dose changes and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting data, including general information relating to treatment results. + Collects blood samples from patients and monitors and attends to the physical needs of the patient. + Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining pre-authorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed. + Administers and reads PPD, pregnancy tests, tuberculosis screening tests, and drug screens on patients and documents results. + Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis, as well as reconciling inventory of Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at conclusion of dosing. + Follows all Symetria policies, state regulations, federal guidelines, and DEA regulations. + Employee is expected to perform all duties in accordance to work schedule and as assigned. Who You Are: + Current valid LPN or RN license in the state of Illinois. + 1-year experience as an LPN or RN required. + Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications, required. + Experience using KIPU or other EMR, required + Experience working as an LPN or RN in a substance abuse treatment (preferably MAT) or behavioral health setting, required + Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, required. + Knowledge of recovery process and terminology, preferred Benefits Available to You: + Healthcare for you and your families: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, life insurance + CEU reimbursement and paid time to complete required CEUs for your licensure requirements + Licensure Fee Reimbursement + Paid Vacation and Sick Time + Closed major holidays Come join a team that believes in and has a passion for providing personalized care to each individual that is a part of Symetria Recovery!
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