Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit
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Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. Full-time behavioral health role with a streamlined interview process.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Chicago, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit
Chicago, United States
Job description
About the role
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit (Males). The position is full time, with three 12-hour shifts from 7p to 7:30a. The hourly rate is $35.35 to $53.58. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, and details are discussed during the interview process. The interview process includes one interview, quick decision-making, and flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
- Working knowledge of the 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...
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details are discussed during the interview process.
How to apply
Apply directly on CazVid.
Key facts
- Full time: 3-12 hour shifts, 7p-7:30a.
- Department: Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit (Males).
- Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Registered Nurse role involve?
The RN provides care to patients with behavioral health and psychiatric conditions, including assessments, medication administration, crisis response, and patient education.
What qualifications are required?
A current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse and a current BLS certificate upon hire are required. The role also requires working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
What is the interview process?
The process includes one interview with quick decision-making and flexible interview scheduling.