Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Triage Nurse)
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.; Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Job Summary:
Are you a dedicated and organized nursing professional looking to support clients through compassionate and efficient triage care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health and substance use challenges? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Triage Nurse!
As a Triage Nurse, you'll serve as a key point of contact for clients seeking services, providing timely nursing assessments, medication support, and coordination with providers. Your work ensures the safe and effective management of client needs across outpatient psychiatry, addiction, and housing services—while helping create a welcoming, responsive clinical environment.
Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of clinical contact for walk-ins and scheduled clients requiring triage services
Perform timely and comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs and presenting concerns
Administer medications and provide medication education to clients, following established protocols
Coordinate communication with prescribing providers for medication questions and refill staging
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and medication records
Conduct MAR reviews and manage house stock medications for applicable programs
Assist in preparing clients for provider appointments, ensuring all preliminary clinical information is gathered
Respond to urgent client needs with compassion and clinical skill, escalating to appropriate staff as needed
Support lab duties, including collecting urine samples and performing blood draws when appropriate
Participate in nursing meetings, team huddles, and quality improvement activities
Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Current LPN licensure in the state of Illinois
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
Current CPR certification (preferred or required by site policy)
Additional Qualifications:
Strong triage, communication, and documentation skills
Proficient in using EHR systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Respect for client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
Experience in behavioral health, addiction services, or community healthcare settings preferred
Supervisory Requirements:
None
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.


Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness


Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.