Registered Nurse (RN) - Assessment and Referral

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital•Peoria, IL

2d•$55 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is seeking a per-diem Assessment and Referral Registered Nurse (RN) in Peoria, Illinois. The RN 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 provides direct and indirect care and support to patients, families, and legal guardians, and continuously assesses patients’ physical and psychological conditions throughout their care. The nurse uses the nursing process in alignment with the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, values, mission, and core principles, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the RN contributes to the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized goals and interventions based on patients’ strengths and psychiatric challenges. Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are available; evening, overnight, and weekend shift differentials are paid. Flexible hours and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program.
Hold a valid Illinois RN license.
At least three years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
Demonstrate crisis management and time management skills.
Be flexible and creative, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Maintain a calm, organized, and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
Pass a competency exam upon hire.
Be able to work flexible hours and overtime if required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Provide direct and indirect care to patients, families, and legal guardians.
Continuously assess patients’ physical and psychological conditions throughout their care.
Use the nursing process in alignment with the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, values, mission, and core principles.
Uphold a safe therapeutic environment.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and document tailored goals and interventions based on patient strengths and psychiatric challenges.