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. However, recent RN and LPN graduates are encouraged to apply! 

Essential Duties:

• Promotes positive customer service culture which encourages quality patient outcomes and promotes staff retention

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

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

• Dispense all MAT medications under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT, and the DEA

• Naltrexone Injectable administration at FGC sites

• 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/recovery support specialist on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments

• Completes initial nursing intake 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

• Promotes welcoming positive customer service. A culture that encourages quality patient outcomes

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p) with flexibility to accommodate agency's needs

Start Date: ASAP

Work Base: 120 N. 11th St., Springfield, IL

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD) and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and/or Experience: 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

Our organization values each employee and works to provide a comprehensive benefit package (health, dental, vision, and life insurance), 401k pension plans, vacation time, sick time, and personal days. We also offer paid holidays, free parking at designated locations, opportunities for advancement, and more.