RN/LPN – Residential Services
Chestnut Health Systems
Summary
Chestnut Health Systems is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for our Residential Services team in Bloomington, Illinois. Residential nursing gives you the opportunity to know the people you're caring for. Rather than seeing a patient for only a brief encounter, you'll be part of their care from admission through discharge, providing hands-on nursing, medication management, health education, assessment, and ongoing support. You'll work closely with an interdisciplinary team of medical, behavioral health, and support professionals who communicate and collaborate to provide integrated, whole-person care.
Job description
Overview
Chestnut Health Systems is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for our Residential Services team in Bloomington, Illinois. Residential nursing gives you the opportunity to know the people you're caring for. Rather than seeing a patient for only a brief encounter, you'll be part of their care from admission through discharge, providing hands-on nursing, medication management, health education, assessment, and ongoing support. You'll work closely with an interdisciplinary team of medical, behavioral health, and support professionals who communicate and collaborate to provide integrated, whole-person care.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments during admission and assist in developing initial plans of care.
- Support discharge planning to help ensure continuity of care after patients leave residential services.
- Carry out healthcare plans developed by practitioners.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for effectiveness, potential side effects, and other concerns.
- Assess patients in person for acute and ongoing physical health needs.
- Provide health education to patients and their families.
- Coordinate treatment with an interdisciplinary team that includes medical, behavioral health, and support professionals.
- Provide integrated service coordination to support whole-person care.
- Serve as a liaison among prescribers, pharmacies, other healthcare providers, patients, and members of the treatment team.
- Communicate changes in patient health or other concerns to appropriate members of the care team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide nursing support and guidance while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
- Protect the confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
- Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and uphold standards for quality patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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 nursing assessment and patient communication skills.
- Ability to provide clear and supportive health education to patients and families.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with prescribers, pharmacies, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and healthcare needs.
- Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
- Ability to work the schedule required for the position.
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 nursing assessment and patient communication skills.
- Ability to provide clear and supportive health education to patients and families.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with prescribers, pharmacies, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and healthcare needs.
- Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
- Ability to work the schedule required for the position.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Repayment Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
- Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible Scheduling
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.