Registered Nurse - Chemical Dependency

Aura Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health options

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Aura Health in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess patients, develop and implement care plans, document care, and evaluate outcomes in a psychiatric setting. You will ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and collaborate with teams to admit, transfer, and discharge patients.

You will interact with patients, families, and providers to gather data for interdisciplinary planning, help set departmental goals, participate in staff orientation, and promote mental health

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• CPR and CPI certifications required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in a psychiatric setting.
• Collaborate with departments to facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges with thorough communication.
• Interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers to gather and analyze data for interdisciplinary planning.
• Participate in developing departmental goals, staff orientation, and program evaluation.
• Attend trainings, serve as a resource for staff and students, and promote mental health awareness in the community.
• Supervise patient care as needed and manage resources within budget constraints.

Skills

RN license (Illinois)

CPR certification

CPI certification

psychiatric experience

data confidentiality

Education

RN license in Illinois

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse responsible for assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, documenting care, and evaluating outcomes.

Key Duties

• Provide professional nursing care in a psychiatric setting, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.


• Collaborate with departments to facilitate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring thorough communication.


• Interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers to gather and analyze data, contributing to interdisciplinary planning.


• Participate in developing departmental goals, staff selection, orientation, and program evaluation.


• Attend trainings, serve as a resource for staff and students, and promote mental health awareness in the community.


• Supervise patient care as needed, manage resources within budget constraints.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois with current CPR and CPI certifications.


• Preferably with psychiatric experience and knowledge of abnormal psychology and therapeutic systems.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional competence.

Additional Information

The role offers competitive pay based on experience, shift differentials, incentives, and benefits including health options, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and paid time off. The organization fosters a culture of connection, professional growth, and community involvement, committed to diversity and inclusion.