Current Employment Positions

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with some experience with drug treatment as well as clinical experience. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. 

Essential Duties:

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medication assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.

• Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories.

• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT and the DEA.

• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.

• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.

• Confers with the program physician on specific findings.

• Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments.

• Completes initial nursing assessment documentation.

• Follows up on TB screening process.

• Follows up on medical referrals.

• Updates patient prescription records.

• Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.

• Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders.

• Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities.

• Must be available to travel if needed

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (11:00a - 3:00p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Base Location: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment, An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and/or Experience: Two years experience in hospital or agency setting. Individual must possess good communication skills. General basic nursing and medical terminology knowledge. Must have knowledge of substance abuse pathology. Must have knowledge of all state and federal rules and regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: R.N. or L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR