Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Full-Time / 10:00 am – 6:30 pm / Residential Substance Units / Sign on and retention bonuses available

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to work with adult patients participating in our residential substance use treatment program. 

Hours include Monday through Friday 10:00 am 6:30 pm.  No nights or weekends! Sign-on and retention bonuses available! Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities are also available. 

Chestnut is committed to delivering high-quality residential treatment and supportive services for adults participating in residential substance use treatment and has been providing services in our community since the early 1970s. 

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.

• Carry out the health care plan designed by the Practitioners.
• Administer treatments and/or medication prescribed by Practitioners.
• Interview clients for the purpose of gathering health history, nursing evaluation, admissions and discharges.
• Administer and evaluate medical tests as appropriate.
• Provide health teaching in both individual and group settings. 
• Assess patients for acute physical issues.
• Act as liaison between prescribers, consumers, laboratories, PCP’s, other healthcare providers, pharmacies and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide support and guidance to patients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut’s behavioral standards for customer service.

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois.
• Some knowledge of pharmacology and possible side effects of medications required.
• Must be certified in CPR and maintain certification or become certified within 90 days of hire.
• Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, Outlook, e-prescribing and an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.  

This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more. 

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. 

***For additional information and inquiries text "Chestnut" to 97211 

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. 

EOE – Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.85 - $23.35 an hour for LPNs and $26.21 - $30.86 and hour for Nurses. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.