Mental Health RN (BSN)

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,737 - 78,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site daycare

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican is seeking a psychiatric nurse responsible for coordinating patient care in a dynamic environment. The role includes using the nursing process, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining professional practices. Comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Illinois required.
• Specialty certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care and nursing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient care system-wide.
• Documents patient information per regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and educational activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors degree in nursing

Job description

19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Pay Range: $36.83 - $57.09 / hour

Additional Components Of Compensation May Include

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay
  

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

At UW Health In Northern Illinois, You Will Have

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice
  
  

Position Summary

Coordinates, oversees and delivers patient care system-wide using an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and provides patient teaching activities. Maintains standards of professional nursing practices. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.

CFMH Only - Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and recommends disposition according to standardized level of care criteria and consultation with on-call psychiatrist. Ensures linkage with other community agencies. Completes admission procedures for all programs within the Center for Mental Health (CFMH.) Performs telephone triage functions. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

Education/Training

Bachelors degree in nursing required.

Licensure/Certification

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois and required certification for respective nursing departments. Bi-annual CPR certification required. Specialty certification in area of concentration preferred.

Non-Invasive Cardiology: CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. ACLS required within one year of hire.

Cath Lab: ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

Emergency Department: Bi-annual CPR certification required, which is required to be renewed by the recommended renewal date as stated on the card. RN must obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment: ACLS (maintain), PALS (maintain) and CPI. RN must also obtain and maintain the following certifications within 18 months of employment: ENPC, TNCC and ECRN.

Heart Hospital Nursing Units: Heart Hospital RN must obtain ACLS with in one year of hire.

9th Floor: ACLS within one year of hire.

Special Care Nursery/Mother Baby: NRP by end of orientation.

L&D: ACLS and NRP by end of orientation.

Float Pool: ACLS and PALS within one year of hire, and NRP if floating to Mother Baby.

PACU: ACLS and PALS by the end of orientation.

Mobile Health Unit: Must possess active driver’s license and be approved to drive mobile health van.

CFMH/SNU: CPI within 6 months of hire.

Surgical Oncology: UW Health Chemotherapy course completion within six months of hire

Experience/Skills/Abilities

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments. Leadership skills essential to the position. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the organization. Ability to transition between facilities based on the needs of the health system.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates use of the nursing process in the delivery of individualized plan of patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating patient care situations.
• Demonstrates effective documentation and communication skills.
• Promotes safety and infection control procedures.
• Provides care and education incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other into the plan of care.
• Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, and compliance efforts.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the department and organization.
• Acts as a patient advocate, protecting patient rights, dignity and privacy.
  
  

For Non-Invasive Cardiology Only

• Provide direct patient care which includes triage, procedure preparation, intra and post- procedure recovery phases.
• Procedures include but are not limited to stress tests, cardioversion, TEE, and monitor application.
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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