Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Chestnut Health Systems

Overview

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Chestnut is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in providing high-quality healthcare services to our clients.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Chestnut, you will make a difference every day in our housing program providing comprehensive healthcare services to our clients. While upholding the highest standards of professionalism and care, you will contribute to the success of our programs and the well-being of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion of all required data entry and paperwork, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Review medical records to ensure completeness and obtain necessary signatures.
• Provide clinical services including medication administration, monitoring, training, and case management.
• Assess consumers for acute physical issues and coordinate referrals or prescriber reviews.
• Act as a liaison between prescribers, consumers, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to consumer and family inquiries regarding medication refills and concerns.
• Administer and document TB skin tests.
• Provide medical teaching in alignment with nurse practice guidelines.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment and use trauma-informed care principles.
• Participate in team meetings, program development activities, and support other team members as needed.
• Uphold Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and maintain confidentiality of organizational information.

Why Join Us:

• Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality care.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid practical nurse license in Illinois with at least 5 years of LPN experience
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, e-prescribing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, apply now to join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II at Chestnut!

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.