Registered Nurse Manager (RN) (Nights)

Lake Behavioral Hospital•Waukegan, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager to assist the Director of Nursing Officer (DON) in directing licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, services, and activities in accordance with facility goals and objectives. The RN Manager serves in a nursing leadership role under the DON’s direct supervision and assesses, coordinates, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with other health team members, following the nursing process and applicable standards of care and practice. The role assists with supervising 24-hour nursing services, including medication administration and special procedures such as restraint or seclusion, and helps respond to medical emergencies. The RN Manager also supports nursing staff selection and hiring, policy and system development, nursing-service reviews and audits, unit rounds, and the DON’s short- and long-term planning for Nursing Services. This is a full-time night position, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekends also noted in the compensation section. The expected compensation is $80,000–$104,000 annually, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Lake Behavioral Hospital is a 161-bed acute care facility in Waukegan, Illinois, providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment through inpatient programs and outpatient services.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Must be CPI certified.
Must be CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or a related field preferred.
At least three years of experience in nursing management in psychiatric nursing preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other state and federal regulatory standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the DON in directing licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, services, and activities consistent with facility goals and objectives.
Assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care collaboratively with health team members, following the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Assist with supervising 24-hour nursing services, including medication administration and special procedures such as restraint or seclusion.
Assist in medical emergencies, assess complications, and clarify special medical procedures as needed.
Assist in selecting Nursing Services staff, including interviewing, making recommendations to the DON, and coordinating with Human Resources to complete hiring.
Develop, implement, and revise Nursing Services policies, procedures, and systems under the DON’s direction and within facility guidelines.
Review the progress, quality, and effectiveness of nursing services.
Conduct nursing rounds on all units several times daily, including at the beginning and end of the shift.
Assist in evaluating nursing care practices and initiate or conduct applicable nursing-services audits.
Assist the DON in developing short- and long-term projects and Nursing Services goals and objectives.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
401(k) with matching.
100% company-paid health insurance up to family coverage, or premium pay for opting out.
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to two times annual salary.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
100% company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
On-site cafeteria.
Employee engagement events.
Employee assistance program.
Employee recognition program.
Free parking.
Career and training development opportunities.
Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Engaged management team.