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Looking for RNs and LPNs

By Ashley Garner posted 06-23-2017 10:07 AM

  
Happy Friday! 

Looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health?  The community mental health center in Decatur, Illinois is looking for the following positions. 

HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

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REGISTERED NURSE- ACT TEAM:   Heritage is actively recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.  The ACT program is a team-based approach to providing intensive wraparound services to assist individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in living independently in the community.   Ideal candidates will have the ability to:   work with individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, collaborate in a team-based environment, and embraces wellness and recovery concepts.  The position is primarily outreach based working with individuals in their homes, healthcare providers, and other community agencies.   Responsibilities will include case management, care coordination, medication monitoring, medication training, medication administration, and oversight and advocacy of healthcare needs.   State of Illinois RN licensure (in good standing and without prior disciplinary action) is required. 

 

LPN – PRAIRIE STREET GROUP HOME:  Full time position available in Heritage’s specialized group home serving individuals with mental health and other challenges who are transitioning out of institutional care.  Successful candidate will be providing medication administration, medication monitoring and medication training.  Must be able to provide nursing assessments, medication administration, medication training and medication monitoring.   Additional responsibilities may include assisting with case management, care coordination, training of RSA/CNA staff, collaborating with medical providers, psychiatrists, nursing services and/or other providers, provide intensive services to residents and teach skills required to live independently.  State of Illinois LPN licensure, plus the flexibility to work with both mentally ill and substance abusing individuals, is required.  Valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable means of transportation required.

 

 

All Heritage positions require valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable means of transportation.  In addition, criminal and DCFS background checks, and  pre- employment drug test are required prior to employment. 

                                                                                                 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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