REGISTERED NURSE - RN
Gateway Foundation
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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).
- Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
- Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs