Registered Nurse, Nights

ERC Pathlight•Northbrook, IL

16h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinated medical and clinical nursing care to assigned patients within the ERC Pathlight system. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers quality care and helps maintain a therapeutic milieu. The RN provides professional nursing care using sound clinical judgment and in accordance with ERC Pathlight standards, policies, and procedures. The role requires flexibility and efficient, high-quality care aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan. Teammates are expected to treat patients, families, and coworkers with dignity and respect. On-call shifts may be required based on business needs and applicable labor laws. Schedule: Nights, three 12-hour shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m., every other weekend.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the state where the position is held.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with patients in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services including assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and evaluation of patient responses in accordance with treatment plans.
Complete initial intake assessments for new patients and discharge reconciliation and education.
Place, receive, and complete provider orders according to ERCP policy.
Administer medications through multiple routes according to policy and provider orders.
Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing according to policy and laboratory vendor protocols.
Place and maintain nasogastric tubes and administer enteral feeding.
Place and maintain intravenous access and administer intravenous fluids.
Perform wound care.
Document direct patient care, monitoring, and observation in the electronic medical record.
Supervise and delegate care to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Ensure care aligns with individualized treatment plans and patient outcome goals.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings about patient progress and clinical interventions.
Document and report patient status and progress to the treatment team.
Participate in training, teaching, and mentoring new nursing department teammates.
Respond to emergencies until emergency medical services arrive.