Registered Nurse Part-Time Day Shift

Eating Recovery Center•Chicago, IL

16h•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

ERC Pathlight is a leading treatment provider for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, offering innovative, evidence-based, and compassionate care nationwide through multiple locations and virtual programming. Founded in 2008, the organization supports over 6,000 patients annually and is committed to expanding access, elevating care standards, and empowering patients toward recovery. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinated medical and clinical nursing care within the ERC Pathlight system, partnering with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and a therapeutic environment for patients. The RN is expected to be flexible, provide effective and efficient care, and maintain quality in alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan. All team members are expected to treat patients, families, and co-workers with dignity and respect. The RN may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse License in state position is held (Required)
Basic Life Support certification (Required)
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing (Required)
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations (Required)
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (Required)

Nice To Haves

1 year+ working with patients in the mental health field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs a full range of nursing services including assessment, care planning, administering treatment, and evaluating patient response to care in accordance with the patient’s treatment plan.
Performs initial intake assessment of new patients and discharge reconciliation and education.
Places, receives, and completes provider orders per ERCP policy.
Administers medications via multiple routes in accordance with ERCP policy and provider orders.
Performs phlebotomy, specimen processing, and point of care testing in accordance with ERCP policy and laboratory vendor protocols.
Places/maintains nasogastric tubes and administers enteral feeding.
Places/maintains intravenous access and administers intravenous fluids.
Performs wound care.
Documents all direct patient care, monitoring, and observation in the electronic medical record.
Supervises and delegates care to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
Communicates and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Ensures care provided aligns with the individualized treatment plan and patient outcome goals.
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings regarding patient progress toward treatment goals and planning for continued or changing clinical interventions.
Documents and reports to treatment team regarding patient status and progress.
Participates in training, teaching, and mentoring new nursing department teammates.
Responds to emergency situations until emergency medical services (EMS/911) arrive on scene.