Admissions RN

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Admissions Registered Nurses for full-time night shifts in Chicago, IL. The role centers on assessing, planning, and coordinating patient care within a psychiatric and substance use treatment setting.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Illinois RN license, CPR and de-escalation training, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Illinois or eligibility per state requirements.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.
• First aid may be required per state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs to coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and educate patients and families.
• Adhere to nurse practice act, policies, and facility procedures.
• Transcribe and verify physician orders clearly and promptly.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to the team.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

Behavioral health

1+ year exp

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses!

Available Shifts

Full Time Night (7p-7a)

Pay Rate:

$36 to $55.74 oer hour (Depending on years of experience)

Sign On Bonus

$10,000

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to provide personalized treatment for those who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occuring addictions.We provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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