Registered Nurse (RN) - MH - FULL TIME DAY (79439)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Western Illinois in Mount Sterling, Illinois. The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing care to incarcerated patients, including conducting health assessments, administering medications and treatments, providing patient education, documenting care, and coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN works closely with doctors, behavioral health professionals, and correctional staff to ensure patients have access to quality healthcare services while incarcerated, participating in and leading group classes for incarcerated patients as needed.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required
- Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one required
- Specialty training in psychiatric nursing required
- Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Responsibilities
- Providing nursing care to incarcerated patients
- Conducting health assessments
- Administering medications and treatments
- Providing patient education
- Documenting care
- Coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Working closely with doctors, behavioral health professionals, and correctional staff
- Participating in and leading group classes for incarcerated patients as needed
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
