Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3787

Submission Number: 3787
Submission ID: 776231
Submission UUID: 839aa559-2ecf-4d81-8b8c-b32019e90cce

Created: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:55
Completed: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:55
Changed: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:50

Remote IP address: 216.125.168.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Company Name County of Grundy Health Department
Address 1320 Union Road
Morris, Illinois. 60450
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Contact Email (Optional) HR@grundyco.org
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Job Title Public Health Nurse (Psychiatric)
Job Location Morris, IL
Over 18 Required Yes
Employment Type Part Time
Work Shift
Rate Rate: $20.00/hr Grade 3, Nurse 1 (LPN) $21.50/hr Grade 4, Nurse II (RN)
Number of Positions 1
Please Have Applicant Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of and intrinsic compassion for the issues faced by the population served
in the Behavioral Health Division.
2. Responsible for performing needed screening, assessments, monitoring, documentation,
treatment plan reviews and other essential duties for Behavioral Health clients, including
Treatment Alternative Court clients (Mental Health Court/Drug Court).
3. Provide medication administration and monitoring for Behavioral Health clients under the
supervision of psychiatric provider.
4. Provide support to psychiatric provider in terms of preparation of and follow through with client
documentation.
5. Professionally interacts with client, psychiatric provider, insurance companies and pharmacy to
facilitate services for client.
6. Assist clients in gaining access to and obtaining necessary services for their health and welfare
through referrals to other agencies when the health department cannot meet their needs.
7. Conducts ongoing medication inventory and meets with pharmacist annually per accrediting body
requirements for medication inventory needs.
8. Is able to work well and communicate effectively with all members of the Health Department
team.
Job Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Required Licensed Practical Nurse (Illinois), Registered Nurse preferred. Professional experience in mental
health and psychiatric medicine preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; and taste or
smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department
Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted) No
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted) No
List Job Until 01/24/2024
Additional Information SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Division is a community mental health and substance use prevention and recovery
program designed (under the direction of the IL Department of Human Services) to provide Grundy County
residents aged 7+ with therapy and psychiatric medicine.
Benefits include: No nights or weekends; 12-13 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick and personal
time; paid continuing education and licensure fees, and many union benefits. Most importantly, a great
team atmosphere and a chance to make a difference for those who need it most!
The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with staff and partner agencies for the intervention,
assessment, education and treatment of clients seeking services related to mental health, substance use
and psychiatric medicine. Candidate will also work with Treatment Alternative Court programs (Mental
Health and Drug Court). Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the candidate will be
capable of critical thinking, sound judgement and working independently, while quickly learning the
balance with teamwork for the optimal treatment of each client.
Though the primary focus of this position is psychiatric care, the candidate, as a Public Health Nurse, must
be available to be trained in and work with other public health programs of Grundy County, such as WIC,
Family Case Management, School Nursing and Communicable Disease.
I agree to the terms of service. Yes
approved Yes