Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time) - Carbondale, IL

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, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

 

Nurse Practitioner responsibilities:

• Serves as a key team member to deliver all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.
• Formulates initial client detoxification plan with diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to stabilize client’s medical condition. 
• Provides guidance and counseling on health improvement, risk reduction, and disease prevention to nursing staff and clients. 
• Acts as senior medical professional on site, and works in conjunction with consulting physician for continued client care.
• Evaluates client response to medication and treatment; initiates appropriate changes to client care plan.
• Monitors clients, evaluations of medical problems and potential barriers to detoxification and recovery.
• Documents and charts client examination and assessment data, medical needs, treatment plan, diagnostic and medical interventions, and referrals; maintains client records to ensure local state and federal compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, or post basic program certificate in a clinica