Registered Nurse - Psych ED

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

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods. The role involves treating patients, educating families, and providing crisis intervention with a focus on compassionate care.

Responsibilities include documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safety in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold current/state RN license.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team processes and behavioral health programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods.
• Educate patients and families about mental and medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Perform psychiatric crisis intervention, monitoring, and de-escalation.
• Document patient histories, assessments, and treatment responses.
• Administer medications and assist with rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Mental health knowledge

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Behavioral health care continuum

Job description

Bonus Information

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

Bonus Amount

10000

Bonus Information

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

Overview

Department: Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods

Shift: Full-Time; Days; 7a-7:30p

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

• 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

Full Time

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