Staff Nurse Addictions Treatment Program (ATP) (HD.12260)
Organization: Lake County Government
Title: Staff Nurse Addictions Treatment Program (ATP) (HD.12260)
Summary:

Tracking Code
HD.12260

Job Description

Hours: Part-Time Position, Overnight shift two days per week.

Location: 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085

Responsible for dispensing medications. Responsible for direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, participates in developing treatment plans with clients, provides emergency assessment for hospitalizations, and reports supply needs to Nursing Coordinator, if applicable to program. Acts as triage person for admissions to the program. Provides professional nursing care, including dispensing medications, according to physician's orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies of the department. Recognizes and interprets symptoms of client's conditions, reports to appropriate personnel and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments. Monitors the collection of urine specimens according to Standard precautions. Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, medications treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety. Participates as a team member at staff interviews and provides input regarding the stability of client's physical condition. Conducts one-on-one counseling with clients regarding specific problems.

Requirements:

Required Experience

Requires a Bachelor degree in nursing, Associate degree in nursing, or graduation from a diploma school of nursing. If a recovering person, must have two years' demonstrated sobriety. One year experience in chemical dependency/behavioral health field preferred. With an Associate's degree or diploma , two years in general nursing care is required. Illinois licensure as a registered professional nurse or Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of the initial date of employment.

Job Location
Waukegan, IL, US.

Position Type
Part-Time

Salary
$25.86-- US Dollar (USD)

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Job Category: Health / Public Health Services
Location: 18 North County Street
Human Resources - 7th Floor
City: Waukegan
State: Illinois
Zip: 60085
Country: UNITED STATES
Phone: 866.927.2472
Job Type: Part-time
Job Level: Non-Management
Salary: $ 25.86 Hourly














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