Registered Nurse - Psych Acute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a part-time RN for the Psych Acute Adult unit. The position offers night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

You will assess patients, administer medications, educate families, and participate in crisis intervention and rehab planning. Requirements include an active Illinois RN license and BLS, knowledge of behavioral health care, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license.
• Active BLS certification at hire and maintaining it.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and behavioral health standards.
• Experience with inpatient/outpatient behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients, educate about mental and medical conditions, and provide emotional support.
• Run therapeutic groups and participate in psychiatric crisis intervention.
• Document medical histories, assist with diagnostics and treatments, and operate medical equipment.
• Coordinate follow-up, rehabilitation, and patient self-management education.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Behavioral health knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

5000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Psych Acute Adult

Schedule: Part -Time, Nights, 7p-7:30am

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

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

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

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/

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center 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.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

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