Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Palatine
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health located in Palatine. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position requires working two summer holidays and two winter holidays. The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to provide care, maintain competency, contribute to professional development, integrate ethical provisions and evidence-based practice, and promote safety. The role also involves guiding and supervising staff, enhancing professional growth, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, and ensuring thorough and timely documentation. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
- Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
- Current Illinois Nursing licensure
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
- ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements
- Previous Psych experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families.
- Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice.
- Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.
- Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
- Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.
- Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
- Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care.
- Enhances own professional growth and development.
- Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.
- Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
