RN/LPN - Chestnut Family Health Center
Chestnut Health Systems
Summary
Chestnut Family Health Center is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Bloomington, Illinois. This is an opportunity to continue doing meaningful, hands-on nursing while enjoying a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work. You'll have a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with generous paid time off and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and loan repayment.
Job description
Overview
Chestnut Family Health Center is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Bloomington, Illinois. This is an opportunity to continue doing meaningful, hands-on nursing while enjoying a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work. You'll have a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with generous paid time off and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and loan repayment.
At Chestnut, nursing is also about seeing the whole person. You'll work as part of an integrated care team connecting primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry to help patients navigate their complete health journey.
Why You'll Love This Role
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for RNs or $3,500 for LPNs, based on full-time or part-time status.
- Continue providing meaningful patient care without the schedule demands of traditional bedside nursing.
- Work alongside primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry professionals in an integrated care setting.
- Build relationships with patients and help them manage their health over time.
- Provide education and support that helps patients and families better understand their care.
- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities.
- Join a collaborative healthcare team where nurses play an important role in continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized healthcare plans developed by practitioners.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by practitioners.
- Interview patients and gather relevant health histories.
- Administer and evaluate medical tests as appropriate.
- Provide health education to patients and their families.
- Assess patients by phone and in person for acute physical health concerns.
- Communicate patient needs and concerns to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Serve as a liaison among prescribers, patients, laboratories, primary care providers, other healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Chestnut staff to support continuity of care.
- Provide support and guidance to patients while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Document patient care and related information accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Protect the confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
- Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through adherence to behavioral standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure & Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
- CPR certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmacology and potential medication side effects.
- Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to provide patient and family education in a clear, supportive manner.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
- CPR certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Knowledge of pharmacology and potential medication side effects.
- Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to provide patient and family education in a clear, supportive manner.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Repayment
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
- Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
Chestnut Health Systems is a comprehensive not-for-profit healthcare organization founded in 1973 that provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services across Illinois and Missouri. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), the organization delivers a wide range of services including mental health counseling, substance use treatment and recovery programs, primary medical care, dental services, housing assistance, and crisis intervention. With over 750 employees, Chestnut operates multiple locations and serves diverse communities through evidence-based treatment approaches. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and has established itself as a leader in researching evidence-based behavioral health treatments through its Lighthouse Institute. Chestnut's integrated care model connects physical and behavioral health services, offering whole-person care regardless of patients' ability to pay through sliding fee scales and insurance acceptance. In 2024 alone, the organization treated over 13,600 behavioral health clients, provided primary care to nearly 10,000 patients, and answered more than 305,000 calls for assistance.