Registered Nurse (RN) - MH - PART TIME DAY (79438)

Centurion Health; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, IL. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients, conducting health assessments, and coordinating care with other health professionals.

This position requires candidates to have an Associate's degree, specialty training in psychiatric nursing, and a registered nurse license. The RN will work three 8-hour shifts per week.

Starting pay is $48 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one required.
• Specialty training in psychiatric nursing required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to pass a security clearance including drug and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Conduct health assessments and administer medications.
• Document care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in and lead group classes for incarcerated patients.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient education

Health assessments

Medication administration

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Western Illinois Correctional Center - Mount Sterling, IL 62353

Position Type: Part‑Time

Education Level: Associate's Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

About the Role

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a part‑time Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Western Illinois in Mount Sterling, Illinois.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing care to incarcerated patients, including conducting health assessments, administering medications and treatments, providing patient education, documenting care, and coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN works closely with doctors, behavioral health professionals, and correctional staff to ensure patients have access to quality healthcare services while incarcerated, participating in and leading group classes for incarcerated patients as needed.

Shift: 3, 8hr shifts per week on days (7a-3p)

Pay rate: $48/hr starting

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one required
• Specialty training in psychiatric nursing required
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check