RN, Behavioral Health — Compassionate Care Leader

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Retirement plan

Inclusive environment

Medical benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Behavioral Health team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients while supporting their physical, social, and psychological needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, stability, and healing. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and leadership in coordinating care and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or willingness to complete CPI within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete competency training in restraint, seclusion, and take-down procedures upon hire and ongoing.
• Understanding of the physical, social, and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and individualized patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, delegate, and coordinate patient care effectively.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use applicable software programs.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and respect for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the assigned Behavioral Health area.
• Assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and document patient care and activities.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Use the nursing process and clinical judgment within the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and care team.
• Assess care needs and assign responsibilities to LPNs and support staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Clinical judgment

Compassionate care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Accredited registered nursing program

Tools

CPI training (preferred)

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Behavioral Health team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients while supporting their physical, social, and psychological needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, stability, and healing. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and leadership in coordinating care and supervising staff.