Registered Nurse Manager (RN) (Nights)
About The Position
Lake Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager (RN) to assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in directing licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, services, and activities consistent with facility goals. The RN Manager participates in nursing leadership under the DON’s direct supervision and assesses, coordinates, and evaluates patient care collaboratively with other health team members, following the nursing process and standards of care. This is a full-time night role, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekends. The position is based at Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois. The expected annual compensation is $80,000–$104,000, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The hospital is a 161-bed acute care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and their families.
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.
- At least three years of experience in nursing management in psychiatric nursing.
- Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA regulations and other state and federal regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervising the facility’s 24-hour nursing services, including medication administration and special procedures such as restraint or seclusion.
- Assist during medical emergencies by assessing complications and clarifying special medical procedures as needed.
- Assist in selecting Nursing Services staff, including interviewing candidates, making recommendations to the DON, and working with Human Resources to complete hiring.
- Develop, implement, and revise Nursing Services policies, procedures, and systems under the DON’s direction and in accordance with facility guidelines, nursing staff suggestions, care standards, and regulations.
- 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, goals, and objectives for Nursing Services.
- Assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care collaboratively with health team members.
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 twice 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
