Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Community First Medical Center is excited to expand Behavioral Health Services with the opening of our brand-new 24-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. We are seeking compassionate, patient-centered Registered Nurses to join our growing team and help shape a culture of excellence, safety, and recovery-focused care. Whether you are an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse or an RN looking to transition into psychiatric nursing, this is an opportunity to be part of a newly developed unit designed to support both patients and staff. The Behavioral Health RN provides direct nursing care to adult psychiatric patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral health conditions. The RN is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, patient education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. What Makes Our Unit Different? New 24-bed Behavioral Health Unit? Dedicated Behavioral Health leadership team? Strong multidisciplinary collaboration? Fair patient assignments? Security presence on the unit? Advanced safety and monitoring systems? Recovery-focused care model? Opportunities for professional growth and Behavioral Health specialization Join Community First Medical Center and help us build a premier Behavioral Health program that prioritizes patient outcomes, staff safety, teamwork, and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Substance Use Disorder experience
- CPI or other crisis prevention/de-escalation training
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to adult psychiatric patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral health conditions.
- Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, patient education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Benefits
- United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time
- Met Life Dental and Vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year
- Six paid holidays
- Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability
- 401(k) after 90 days
- Continuing Education reimbursement and 2 days paid off separate from PTO
- Free Parking Garage
- Internal Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
