Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This is a temporary internal registry Registered Nurse position in the Behavioral Health department, serving the Adult Female Floor at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The schedule is nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, at a flat rate of $60.00 per hour.

The RN provides nursing care to behavioral health patients, including patient education, emotional support, therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, and seclusion and restraint when needed. The role also includes documenting medical histories and symptoms, supporting diagnostic testing and analysis, operating medical equipment, administering treatment and medications, and assisting with follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and families about managing illness or injury, diet and exercise, medication self-administration, and physical therapy. Other related duties may be assigned.

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 the 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

• Treat patients and provide education about mental and medical conditions, advice, and emotional support to patients and/or family members.
• Run therapeutic groups and provide psychiatric crisis intervention, including seclusion and restraint of patients.
• Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms.
• Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Operate medical machinery.
• Administer treatment and medications.
• Assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Teach patients and families how to manage illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, medication self-administration, and physical therapy.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed