A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
at Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City, Illinois, United States Job Description Chestnut Family Health Center is seeking a Nursing Coordinator to join our team in Maryville, Illinois . The Nursing Coordinator will oversee nursing services, ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, and provide leadership and support to nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated patient care. Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all 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. This role is Student Loan Repayment Eligible. National Health Service Corp (NHSC)
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offers up to $100,000 for providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Illinois. Responsibilities Supervise nursing services at the assigned Chestnut Family Health Center location(s) and the Maryville Residential units. Coordinate nursing coverage and ensure compliance with all governing policies and procedures, including JCAHO, Chestnut Health Systems, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, HRSA, Medicare/Medicaid, and Vaccines for Children. Encourage integration of Chestnut services, including collaboration with the mobile unit. Promote and reinforce evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care aligned with Chestnut's recovery philosophy. Provide leadership, direction, and role-modeling to foster positive interactions with staff, patients, and community partners. Hire, train, evaluate, and ensure competency of nursing staff; participate in program development and required trainings. Oversee completion of all required documentation, including progress notes, medical/nursing forms, and quality improvement measures. Assess and monitor patients for acute physical and emotional needs, implementing appropriate interventions and consulting with prescribers as needed. Provide or coordinate whole-person health consultations for patients and families. Serve as a liaison between prescribers, patients, laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Administer, evaluate, and document TB skin tests in accordance with guidelines. Uphold Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and maintain confidentiality of all organizational and patient information. Perform other duties as assigned. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
