Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute

SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago seeks a Temporary Internal Registry RN for the Behavioral Health, Adult Male unit. The role is a day shift assignment lasting 12 weeks with a flat rate of $60.00 per hour.

Candidates must hold an active RN license and BLS; duties include patient care, education, medication administration, and crisis intervention. The position emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation accuracy, and adherence to mental health standards.

Qualifications

• Valid State RN license required at assignment start.
• BLS certification must be current at hire.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and inpatient behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in behavioral health, adult male unit.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatment plans.
• Administer medications, monitor vitals, and document care.
• Support crisis intervention and participate in group therapies.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Education

Current and valid RN license

BLS certification

Behavioral health nursing knowledge

Job description

Overview

Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN)

• Department: Behavioral Health, Adult 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