Emergency Behavioral Health RN — Night Shift

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 4,870,000 - 7,381,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods. The RN will treat patients, educate families, run therapeutic groups, provide crisis intervention, and assist with admissions, diagnostics, and follow-up care.

Qualifications include an active state RN license, BLS on hire, and familiarity with mental health laws and inpatient/outpatient behavioral health care. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold current and valid State RN license.
• BLS certification at hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Experience with inpatient/outpatient behavioral health units and continuum of care.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary treatment team processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education to patients and families.
• Conduct therapeutic groups and psychiatric crisis interventions.
• Perform seclusion and restraint when necessary according to policy.
• Document medical histories, assist with diagnostics and treatments.
• Support follow-up and rehabilitation planning for patients.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Mental health laws

Behavioral health care

Interdisciplinary team

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods. The RN will treat patients, educate families, run therapeutic groups, provide crisis intervention, and assist with admissions, diagnostics, and follow-up care.

Qualifications include an active state RN license, BLS on hire, and familiarity with mental health laws and inpatient/outpatient behavioral health care. Competitive benefits are offered.