LPN - Community Nursing

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a full-time LPN position in our Integrated Health Clinic. This position will provide primary and psychiatric health services to individuals with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness and chronic health condition(s).

This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct nursing support to a psychiatric provider in our DeWitt County clinic two days per week, including patient assessments, documentation, medication administration, and coordination of care.
• Deliver nursing services in community settings three days per week, including our four group homes and client residences, with a focus on well-being checks, basic nursing assessments, medication education, and long-acting injectable administration.
• Accurately obtain and document vital signs, physical observations, and health-related concerns across all assigned settings.
• Administer prescribed medications (weekly or as ordered), monitor for adverse reactions, and report concerns promptly to the appropriate medical staff.
• Conduct medication monitoring and education to support safe and effective medication use by clients in the community.
• Monitor client health status and ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with providers regarding changes in patient condition, urgent needs, or follow-up care requirements.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, and residential staff, promoting a respectful and supportive care environment.
• Ensure supplies, medications, and nursing tools are organized and available for both clinic and community use.
• Coordinate with the pharmacy for timely refills, medication adjustments, and medication availability across multiple sites.
• Facilitate referrals and linkage to appropriate medical or behavioral health services as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to address urgent medical needs, provide triage support, and ensure clients receive appropriate care in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage individuals and decrease barriers to accessing treatment
• Ability to solve problems and multi-task and coordinate a high level of activities.
• Considerable interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to respond effectively in an emergency situation for patient care, possess strong listening and communication skills, and be attentive to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Active undisciplined State of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Salary Range: $28 - $37 an hour, dependent on education and experience

(Also $2,500 sign-on bonus option)

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2025
4. Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.