Admissions RN

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago seeks Admissions Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive inpatient care for patients across age groups. Roles include assessment, care planning, medication administration, and family education in a high-acuity behavioral health setting.

We offer Full Time Night (7p-7a) and Full Time Day (7a-7p) shifts with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Nursing licensure, CPR, and behavioral health experience preferred. Training available on hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license required by state of employment.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required per state or facility.

Responsibilities

• 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 families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances accurately.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and staff; ensure safety and boundaries.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

De-escalation

Care coordination

Therapeut communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

is hiring Admissions Registered Nurses!

Available Shifts

• Full Time Night (7p-7a)
• Full Time Day (7a-7p)

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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