Registered Nurse - Psych Child and Adolescent

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); Vor Ort; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, including patient education, crisis intervention, and coordination with the care team. The role involves documenting histories, administering medications, and supporting patients and families.

This full-time night shift offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance within the Psych Child/Teen unit.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold current and valid State RN license.
• BLS certificate required upon hire and maintained.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Experience with interdisciplinary treatment teams in behavioral health settings.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care and treat patients in psychiatric/behavioral health context.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and self-management.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response.
• Document medical histories, symptoms, and follow-up care; participate in crisis interventions.

Kenntnisse

RN license

BLS certification

Mental health law knowledge

Behavioral health teamwork

Inpatient behavioral health

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Overview

Department: Psych Child/Teen
Shift: Full-Time; Nights; 7p-730a
Facility: Mercy Medical Center
Location: Aurora, IL

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.

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.

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

Full Time

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