Staff Nurse - Des Plaines

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)! Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support.

Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.

Essential Duties

Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming. Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by Family Guidance Center, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, Clinical Sustainability Assessment Tool and the Drug Enforcement Administration Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.

Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings. Must be available to travel if needed Work Schedule: 3-4 days per week (6:00am - 2:30pm) Start Date: ASAP Work Location: 484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Pay Rate: $30.00 Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC.

This position requires DCFS background clearance. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Education

At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR required