Night Shift Behavioral Health RN - Child & Adolescent

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Chicago, IL is seeking a Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift. This full-time, 0.9 position offers a compensation of $60.00 per hour as a flat rate, with an expected 12-week assignment and ongoing staffing needs.

The RN will provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, educate patients and families, perform assessments, document histories, administer treatments, and participate in crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment and medications, monitor patient status and progress.
• Educate patients and families about mental and medical conditions and provide emotional support.
• Lead therapeutic groups and participate in psychiatric crisis intervention.
• Record patients’ histories, assist with diagnostics and plan follow-up and rehabilitation.

Education

Registered Nurse license (State)

BLS certification

Mental Health Laws knowledge

Interdisciplinary treatment team process knowledge

Behavioral health care continuum knowledge

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Chicago, IL is seeking a Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift. This full-time, 0.9 position offers a compensation of $60.00 per hour as a flat rate, with an expected 12-week assignment and ongoing staffing needs.

The RN will provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, educate patients and families, perform assessments, document histories, administer treatments, and participate in crisis intervention when needed.