Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. Read more about the incredible recognition that we recieved!
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for:
- Managing and executing all nursing duties from clients' admission to program completion
- Consulting with clinical team members to develop and implement individualized substance abuse treatment plans
- Pursuing continual improvement of nursing function, underscoring ethics and consistent with regulatory standards
- Administering medications and assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments as warranted
- Maintaining required client records related to assessments, diagnoses, and treatments
- Conducting educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning: health, medical issues, infection control and related topics
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Current License as a Registered Nurse in the state of hire required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:
- Monitors clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication.
- Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols.
- Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients' medical needs.
- Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
- Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
- High school diploma
- Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment as acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post-high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing; as well as successful completion of pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications
- Ability to work under minimal supervision in administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments; and knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery; at a level normally acquired through one to two years related experience.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff and physicians; and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit clients' cooperation and minimize apprehensions.
- Analytical abilities necessary to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment in accordance with established protocols, complete necessary documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
- Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
- Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
- Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).
- Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
- Depending on Center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis (essential).
- Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
- Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .
