Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) after 90 days

Continuing Education reimbursement

Internal Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Community First Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for its new Adult Behavioral Health Unit. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with day and night shifts available.

You will provide direct care to psychiatric patients, participate in treatment planning, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess an Illinois RN license and be passionate about recovery-focused care.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License is mandatory.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Current BLS Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Responsible for assessment and treatment planning.
• Administer medication and educate patients.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

New Behavioral Health Unit | Day & Night Shifts Available

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Community First Medical Center is excited to expand Behavioral Health Services with the opening of our brand-new 24-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. We are seeking compassionate, patient-centered Registered Nurses to join our growing team and help shape a culture of excellence, safety, and recovery-focused care.

Whether you are an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse or an RN looking to transition into psychiatric nursing, this is an opportunity to be part of a newly developed unit designed to support both patients and staff.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health RN provides direct nursing care to adult psychiatric patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral health conditions. The RN is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, patient education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

What Makes Our Unit Different?

New 24-bed Behavioral Health Unit? Dedicated Behavioral Health leadership team? Strong multidisciplinary collaboration? Fair patient assignments? Security presence on the unit? Advanced safety and monitoring systems? Recovery-focused care model? Opportunities for professional growth and Behavioral Health specialization Join Community First Medical Center and help us build a premier Behavioral Health program that prioritizes patient outcomes, staff safety, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time
• Met Life Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year
• Six paid holidays
• Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) after 90 days
• Continuing Education reimbursement and 2 days paid off separate from PTO
• Free Parking Garage
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current BLS Certification

Preferred

Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Substance Use Disorder experience

CPI or other crisis prevention/de-escalation training

BSN preferred

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.