Night Shift RN – Behavioral Health ED

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods. This full-time night shift runs 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

The RN will treat patients, educate them about mental and medical conditions, provide emotional support to patients and families, conduct crisis interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Additional duties include documenting patient histories, assisting with diagnostics, medications, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse (Illinois).
• BLS certification on hire and maintained.
• Knowledge ofMental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment teams and behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and educate them about mental and medical conditions.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families and run therapeutic groups.
• Perform psychiatric crisis interventions and manage seclusion/restraint as needed.
• Record medical histories, assist diagnostics, administer treatments and medications, and support follow-up care.

Skills

Patient education

Crisis intervention

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods. This full-time night shift runs 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

The RN will treat patients, educate them about mental and medical conditions, provide emotional support to patients and families, conduct crisis interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Additional duties include documenting patient histories, assisting with diagnostics, medications, and follow-up care.