Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health Geriatric Treatment Unit

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Behavioral Health Geriatric Treatment Unit. The role involves providing direct patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with treatment teams. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and educational resources. Ideal candidates will have a nursing diploma and experience with geriatric patients.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment Program

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Paid Parental Leave

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients.
• Implements nursing plan of care and conducts group therapy sessions.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health Geriatric Treatment Unit (25019063)

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Paid Parental Leave (FT positions only)
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time 36 hours/week days; 7a-7p; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital, Behavioral Health Geriatric Treatment Unit, 701 Winthrop Drive, Glendale Heights, IL

The role you’ll contribute:

• Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.