Nurse LPN

Job Title: Nurse LPN

Department: Substance Use Program

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

Job Type: Hourly, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $28.00

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

The Nurse LPN works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic and rehabilitative services to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, and other supportive services.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing

• Maintain a clean and organized environment for medical services.
• Assist Medical Director and/or Unit Physician with medical assessments and evaluations.
• Dispense Methadone per clinical, licensure and accreditation standards, based on physician orders and give client care as needed, monitoring for side effects.
• Provide health education and services to clients and staff.
• Accurate transcription of physician’s orders in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff trainings, Clinical Staffings, Client Care Monitoring, QA and Clinical Staffing as needed.
• Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Manager/Clinical Director, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement of one hour of documented supervision per month.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, licensure and accreditation standards including but not limited to HITECH, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 and 42 CFR Part 8, IDHS and CARF and to policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with our privacy and security requirements and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediate reporting of any PHI breach to the compliance departments, as well as to the program director.

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you

• Health insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits

Requirements

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role :

• Substance use medicine with experience in Methadone Dispensing and Accounting.
• Organizational and supervisory skills. Detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of infectious disease and other medical issues common to this population.
• Accurate record keeping and quality check of staff record keeping for methadone dispensing, transcription of physician orders, and preparation of bottles for dispensing.
• Recognizing physical signs consistent with substance use disorders.
• Understanding of the SAMMS system.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Pharmacology of acute, chronic and withdrawal effects of drug use.
• Understand and interpret results from urine screens and toxicology tests.
• Understanding HIV, Hepatitis, TB and other infectious diseases of this population.
• Understanding of mental illness issues of this population.
• Understanding of internal and external medical and supportive services.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Fast, accurate documentation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• knowledge of de-escalation methods of ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role

• A current license as an RN or LPN in the State of Illinois
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Methadone Dispensing and Accounting
• Current CPR Certification

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect

• Physical Demands: The Nurse must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job including walking, standing for long periods of time, repetitive motions including some lifting and frequent movements with a part of the body, dispensing medication, carrying charts to and from their offices/desks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisors of any invisible disability or medical restrictions that limit physical capability.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position requires employees to work under stressful conditions or work under irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Schedule: This is a part-time, on-call position with variable hours, including early mornings and weekends as needed. Flexibility is essential, as shifts will be scheduled based on operational requirements and necessity.