Registered Nurse RN - Geriatric Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a registered nurse for the Behavioral Health unit on the night shift in Chicago. Responsibilities include direct patient care, education of patients and families, administration of medications, and participation in crisis intervention and group therapies.

The role requires an active RN license, current BLS certification, and knowledge of behavioral health care standards.

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.
• Understanding continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and educate families about conditions and treatments.
• Lead or participate in therapeutic groups and psychiatric crisis interventions.
• Record patient histories, assist with diagnostics and administer medications.
• Support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation for behavioral health patients.

Skills

BLS certification

RN license

Behavioral health

Interdisciplinary team

Education

State nursing license

Job description

Bonus Amount

$10,000

Bonus Information

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

Overview

• Department: Behavioral Health, Geriatric Floor
• Schedule: Full-Time, Nights, 7:00 pm – 7:30 am (Rotating Holidays/Weekends)
• Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: 2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
• Compensation: $35.35 - $53.58 per hour

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

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. 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

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital 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 coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• 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

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