Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit (Males). This is a full-time night position, working three 12-hour shifts from 7p-7:30a. The role involves providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with behavioral health and psychiatric conditions. The hospital emphasizes a mission-driven approach, a collaborative team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. They offer a fast and streamlined interview process with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
Monitor patient condition and document care in the EMR.
Respond to psychiatric crises using appropriate de-escalation and intervention techniques.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and provide patient education.
Implement seclusion and restraint procedures in accordance with policy when clinically indicated.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
Promote patient safety, recovery, and positive clinical outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.