Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we’re still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a part-time Nurse RN that will service both 28-day residential programs: Kenmore and Elgin Next Steps. This position is fully remote. A minimum of 10 hours/week and maximum of 25 hours/week. The Nurse RN will be responsible for conducting an initial medical screening with clients as well as conducting screenings with outpatient clients at identified facilities.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $35-$45/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
- Review each client’s risk for HIV and TB infection as well as medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) used by the client.
- Complete Medical Screening tool in the EHR platform.
- Indicate immediate recommendations regarding physical examination, psychiatric examinations prenatal care and/or other client care needs.
- Provide clint with referrals for medical, surgical, obstetric, prenatal, psychiatric, or laboratory services as needed.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
- Maintain familiarity with emergency procedures.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets all requirements.
- Comply with documentation and productivity standards.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- RN required.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in mental health and/or substance used field preferred.
- Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
- Trained and proficient in utilizing an Electronic Health Record required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
- Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Annual TB test required.
- Background check clearance required.
- Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation preferred.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage preferred.
