Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit (Males) on a full-time night shift. You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The role offers a sign-on bonus, competitive pay from $35.35 to $53.58 per hour, and comprehensive benefits. Must hold an active RN license and BLS; prior behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license is required.
• BLS certificate required at hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of Mental Health laws and practice standards.
• Experience with interdisciplinary treatment teams and behavioral health nursing functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to behavioral health and psychiatric patients.
• Assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and therapies; monitor and document in EMR.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

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.

Department

Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit (Males)

Schedule

Full Time - Nights |3-12 hour shifts| 7p-7:30a

Hourly Rate

$35.35 to $53.58 an hour

Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Interview Process

Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds

One interview with quick decision‑making

Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability

Why Join Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital?

Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care.

Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Commitment to clinical excellence and community impact.

Diverse, inclusive environment where employees can thrive.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with behavioral health and psychiatric conditions.
• Assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient condition and document care in the EMR.
• Respond to psychiatric crises using appropriate de‑escalation and intervention techniques.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and provide patient education.
• Implement seclusion and restraint procedures in accordance with policy when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive clinical outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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, 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 per hour. 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.

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