Registered Nurse RN - Behavioral Health Adults

Details

Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit

Schedule: 12-hour NIGHT Shifts. Monday - Friday with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityPlease note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.

Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.

Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.

Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.

Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.

Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.

RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or jobtransfer date required.

Education:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Additional Preferences

BSN, 1+ year experience preferred, must be willing to cross-train to substance abuse and eating disorder units.

7p - 7:30a, 3x week, rotating weekends and holidays.

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