Psych Behavioral Health Charge Nurse | Day Shift

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

AscensionAlexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital seeks an experienced Charge Nurse to lead the Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit. The role requires coordinating daily operations, allocating staff to meet clinical priorities, and resolving patient concerns while ensuring a safe care environment.

You will participate in hiring, training and ongoing performance evaluation to develop top talent in inpatient behavioral health.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily unit operations and coordinate staffing schedules.
• Assess real-time patient needs and allocate nursing staff accordingly.
• Oversee department workflows and manage resources for a safe care environment.
• Develop top talent through hiring, training and performance evaluation.

Skills

Charge Nurse experience

Lead role responsibilities

Inpatient behavioral health

Staff coordination

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

AscensionAlexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital seeks an experienced Charge Nurse to lead the Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit. The role requires coordinating daily operations, allocating staff to meet clinical priorities, and resolving patient concerns while ensuring a safe care environment.

You will participate in hiring, training and ongoing performance evaluation to develop top talent in inpatient behavioral health.