Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Temporary Internal Registry RN in Chicago to join the Behavioral Health, Adult Intensive Male unit. The shift runs days from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a 12-week assignment that may extend based on staffing needs.

The RN will perform standard nursing duties, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric and medical care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification current upon hire.
• Knowledge of Mental Health laws and practice standards.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary treatment team process in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in behavioral health units.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, therapies, and self-care.
• administer medications and monitor treatment responses.
• document patient histories, tests, and progress; assist with follow-up.

Skills

RN license

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current state RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN)

• Department: Behavioral Health, Adult Intensive Male

• Status: Temporary Internal Registry

• Schedule: Days,7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

• Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

• Compensation: $60.00 per hour (Flat Rate)

Assignment Details:

The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60.00 to $60.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf