Residential Nurse/PT - Behavioral Health bei Lake County, IL

About the Department

The Residential Nurse is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health team who is responsible for providing nursing care to people with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses in a 24-hour behavioral health residential program, including intake assessments, administering medications, and ongoing medical care.  Responsible for direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, participating in developing treatment plans with clients, and providing emergency assessments for possible hospitalizations. Responsible for supporting medical and psychiatric providers on the unit.  

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is

• Conscientious 
• Compassionate 
• Strong attention to detail
• Behavioral Health experience is a plus

• Weekdays flexible (2:45-11:15 pm)
• Every other weekend required
• $5.00 shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium

Position Duties

• Provides triage and medical screening for admissions to the program.
• Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to provider’s orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies of the department.
• Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients’ conditions, reports to appropriate personnel, and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
• Conducting point-of-care testing.
• Monitors the collection of urine specimens according to standard precautions.
• Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, and medication treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
• Participates in staff meetings and provides input regarding the client’s physical condition.
• Is responsible for arranging clinic appointments, chest x-rays, laboratory work, and other medical appointments.
• Makes arrangements for medical transfer of patients to other treatment facilities, as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary
• Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
• Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
• Provide education and direction to clients, family members, and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
• Maintains an awareness of and professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, (2) two years experience in general nursing care is required, plus one year of experience in behavioral health is preferred - OR -
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma, (1) one year’s experience in general nursing care required, plus one year of experience in behavioral health field is preferred.
• Illinois Licensure as a (RN) Registered Professional Nurse.

Other Qualifications

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. 

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.