Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide clinical care, educate patients, and support rehabilitation in behavioral health settings. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, medication administration, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient support, adherence to mental health standards, and participation in ongoing education within a supportive Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license.
• BLS certification on hire.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and standards.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team processes in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and provide education on mental and medical conditions.
• Record medical histories and monitor symptoms.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and operate medical equipment.
• Administer treatments and medications and support follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families on illness management.

Skills

Mental Health Laws

Interdisciplinary team

Behavioral health

Continuum of care

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

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 Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

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