Crisis Services RN – On-Call Behavioral Health Nurse

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton, IL, is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to join the Crisis Services team. The role involves nursing assessments for admissions to withdrawal management and crisis residential programs, responding to medical emergencies, and providing prescriber support.

Responsibilities include medication administration, MAR updates, withdrawal assessments, and participation in treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license
• Two years nursing experience (preferred) in crisis/psychiatric settings
• Good knowledge of psychiatric and substance use care practices

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments for admissions to Withdrawal Management and Crisis Residential Programs and for transfers to Inpatient Psychiatric Units
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide prescriber support
• Perform nursing tasks: order transmission, MAR completion, medication administration, withdrawal assessments
• Perform point-of-care testing and phlebotomy as needed
• Review medical documentation and assist in admission decisions
• Facilitate medication-related groups and client self-administration
• Maintain accurate medication lists and administration records
• Assist with integrated assessment and treatment planning
• Participate in team and shift-change meetings to ensure continuity of care
• Refer clients to appropriate resources and participate in emergency response activities

Skills

Crisis nursing

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree (RN) ADN/Bachelor

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton, IL, is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to join the Crisis Services team. The role involves nursing assessments for admissions to withdrawal management and crisis residential programs, responding to medical emergencies, and providing prescriber support.

Responsibilities include medication administration, MAR updates, withdrawal assessments, and participation in treatment planning.