Job Details

IMMEDIATE HIRE

Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives and be part of a fulfilling team? Haymarket Center is looking for individuals to join the team, support our mission and share in our core values. We help tens of thousands of individuals annually, and YOU could be part of the team!

COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

1st and 2nd shift available (part time or full time positions available) 

Detox Nurse-West Loop:

• Nurses play a vital role in helping patients undergoing drug rehabilitation. Delivering nursing care to patients withdrawing from drugs and alcohol and requiring treatment and healthcare at our West Loop location. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/RN in the state of Illinois.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work under direct supervision using Policies and Procedures and nursing judgement.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and in compliance with unit and facility policies.
• Works with Nurse Supervisor to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, the nursing care plan, or established protocols.
• Assess patient and make observations and reports pertinent information to appropriate
• staff.
• Conduct initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs.
• Chart vital signs, treatments performed, and medications administers; maintains all such records
• Implements the patient and evaluates the patient response to care.
• Monitor clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication.
• Direct and supervise medical care given by other staff members in selected situations.
• Maintain knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected patient information and protect patient rights regarding in compliance with all legal and licensure requirements.
• Provide patient/family/caregiver education.
• Works rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects patients from injury).
• Participate in the identification of staff’s educational needs.
• Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new staff.
• Maintain patient care supplies, unit equipment, and program environment.
• Participate in the development of unit objectives.
• Provide input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must posses a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Must be willing to act with integrity and maintain professionalism in with a challenging population suffering acute withdrawal and often untreated mental illness.
• Must be willing to work effectively with patients, staff, and support services.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must posses the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Must be able to relate accurate information concerning patients’ medical and psychosocial conditions.
• Must be in good general health and be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

***Retention Bonus after 90 days***