Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Nexus Family Healing • Onarga, Illinois, United States
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nexus Family Healing
- Onarga, Illinois, United States
- Onarga, Illinois, United States
About
Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Nurse LPN for our Onarga, IL location!
Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL.
Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma. Nexus Onarga youth attend our onsite private, therapeutic Grand Prairie School which offers special education with small classes for grades 5th-12th.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Work Schedule and Salary:
Hourly rate $27-30
Full time, 40 hours per week
3 days a week, 14-hour days; 7am – 9pm (ex: Sun/Mon/Tues; Thur/Fri/Sat; Fri/Sat/Sun)
Onsite in Onarga, IL
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
401k match
NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
Tuition assistance and training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more!
Position Summary: The LPN provides medical services, procedures and protocols that promote resident health and well-being.
Primary responsibilities:
Client Care
Monitor and manage clients’ medical conditions; provide treatment or consultation as needed.
Respond to emergencies, assess client status, and deliver appropriate care or referrals.
Assist with admissions and nursing assessments (excluding medical exams).
Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate follow-up appointments.
Medication Management
Administer, verify, and document medications.
Educate clients on medication use and monitor for side effects or interactions.
Ensure prescriptions are filled and medication supply is maintained.
Team Collaboration
Work with treatment teams to develop client care plans.
Serve as a resource for medical concerns and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Health & Compliance
Promote client health and well-being following organizational policies.
Complete required training and maintain certifications (CPR, nursing license, infection control, etc.).
Uphold confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards.
Requirements:
Required Education and Licensure:
Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
2+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
Preferred Education and Experience:
4+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:
Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy, care, and concern.
Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Languages
- English
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