Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (Triage Nurse)

Location: Quincy, IL

Department: Clarity Healthcare

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday Thursday, 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.; Friday, 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated and organized nursing professional looking to support clients through compassionate and efficient triage care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health and substance use challenges? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse Triage Nurse!

As a Triage Nurse, you'll serve as a key point of contact for clients seeking services, providing timely nursing assessments, medication support, and coordination with providers. Your work ensures the safe and effective management of client needs across outpatient psychiatry, addiction, and housing serviceswhile helping create a welcoming, responsive clinical environment.

Quincy, IL offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it's the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of clinical contact for walk-ins and scheduled clients requiring triage services
• Perform timely and comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs and presenting concerns
• Administer medications and provide medication education to clients, following established protocols
• Coordinate communication with prescribing providers for medication questions and refill staging
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and medication records
• Conduct MAR reviews and manage house stock medications for applicable programs
• Assist in preparing clients for provider appointments, ensuring all preliminary clinical information is gathered
• Respond to urgent client needs with compassion and clinical skill, escalating to appropriate staff as needed
• Support lab duties, including collecting urine samples and performing blood draws when appropriate
• Participate in nursing meetings, team huddles, and quality improvement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current LPN licensure in the state of Illinois

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• Current CPR certification (preferred or required by site policy)

Additional Qualifications

• Strong triage, communication, and documentation skills
• Proficient in using EHR systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Respect for client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction services, or community healthcare settings preferred

Supervisory Requirements

• None

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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