Highland Park Hospitals Psych Unit

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

8d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in a psychiatric unit across Swedish, Evanston, and Highland Park Hospitals. This per diem float position serves locations in Chicago, Evanston, and Highland Park, requires travel, and may involve all shifts. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families while maintaining current nursing competencies and professional standards. The role includes promoting patient and staff safety, guiding and supervising staff in patient care, maintaining a safe therapeutic working environment, responding appropriately to emergencies, and completing documentation thoroughly and on time. The nurse also supports peer development, applies ethical and evidence-based practice, and pursues professional growth. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, with more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Illinois nursing licensure.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Demonstrate mastery of nursing skills.
Communicate effectively and be able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Travel between work locations is required.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP may be required within six months, depending on unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a staff nurse is preferred.
Previous psychiatric experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and their families.
Maintain competency reflective of current standards of practice.
Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of nursing practice.
Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
Recognize and adjust to situations that vary from the norm.
Promote safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
Guide and supervise staff in the provision of patient care.
Enhance professional growth and development.
Maintain a safe therapeutic working environment and recognize the need for action in emergency situations.
Complete documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.