Charge Nurse

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

 

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

 

Location: 3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624

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Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm including every other holiday and sometimes weekends

 

CHARGE NURSE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distributes work flow in the department, delegates and prioritizes assignments to nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and client’s acuity. Develops and posts shift schedules. Organizes and assists with staff meetings

• Coordinates client care and implementation of treatment plans by nursing staff:   

  • assists with health screening and assessment of clients’ condition and aids to plan and administer client care
  • checks for completeness and accuracy of patient care plans to ensure adherence to accepted standards
  • evaluates clients’ behavior and / or condition to update / revise plan of care and inform physicians of any changes in clients’ status and medication changes.
• Monitors client plan of care and evaluates clients’ conditons. Detects any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for clients or staff members and guides nursing staff through appropriate course of action
• Reviews client records and audits client medical charts, EMAR, physician order transcriptions to ensure contractual and local, state and federal regulations compliance

• Trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of nursing staff:

  • participates in staff evaluations reviews
  • provides input regarding individual employee evaluations, suggests competency review, and advises on training to educate nursing staff
  • utilizes formal and informal venues, including peer consultation, mentorship, preceptor programs, unit conferences, case studies, patient rounds, and in-service programs to educate staff
• Contributes to development and implementation of procedures and processes related to client care.  Assists with the establishment of criteria for client care in the quality improvement plan
• Provides patient / family education: explains discharge instructions and hands out appropriate information sheets
• Monitors site medical equipment and inventory, initiates repairs, orders medical supplies and medication
• Performs other duties as assigned, including emphasis on providing a direct client care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree is required.  Bachelor degree in Nursing or health related field preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by the State
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience, preferably including some supervisory experience and at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric and / or substance abuse field

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of theo