Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Night Shift

Live Well Homecare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health options

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Chicago is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care in a psychiatric setting using the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities include guiding colleagues, responding to emergencies, and promoting safety while documenting thoroughly and applying evidence-based practices and ethics. The role emphasizes professional growth within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois Nursing license.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health and ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications if available.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) in a psychiatric setting.
• Maintain current nursing competencies, supervise staff, promote safety, document thoroughly, and apply evidence-based practices and ethics in care.
• Guide colleagues, respond to emergencies, and support patient and staff safety measures.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership abilities

Nursing skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

Position:

Registered Nurse providing patient care in a psychiatric setting, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities include:

• maintaining current nursing competencies, supervising staff, promoting safety, documenting thoroughly, and integrating evidence-based practices and ethics into care.
• The role involves guiding colleagues, responding to emergencies, and supporting patient and staff safety measures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, graduation from an accredited nursing school, current Illinois Nursing license, and CPR certification.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health and familiarity with advanced certifications like ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Skills:

• Effective communication, leadership abilities, mastery of nursing skills, and the capacity to adapt to varied situations.
• Commitment to professional growth and fostering a safe, therapeutic environment is essential.

Additional info:

• Night shift with rotating holidays and weekends.
• Compensation includes sign-on bonuses and benefits such as health options, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• The role emphasizes a culture of connection, diversity, and professional development.