Registered Nurse

Eating Recovery Center•Chicago, IL

12h•$38 - $47

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 provides quality care and helps maintain a therapeutic milieu. The RN delivers professional nursing care using sound clinical judgment and follows established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role requires flexibility and effective, efficient care consistent with the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. Teammates are expected to treat patients, families, and coworkers with dignity and respect. The RN may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs and applicable labor laws. This is a full-time, day-shift position, scheduled every other weekend from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The compensation range listed for Illinois is $37.50–$46.50 USD.

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

One or more years of experience working with patients in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing services including assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and evaluation of patient response in accordance with each patient’s treatment plan.
Complete initial intake assessments for new patients and discharge reconciliation and education.
Place, receive, and complete provider orders in accordance with ERCP policy.
Administer medications by multiple routes in accordance with policy and provider orders.
Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing in accordance with 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.
Communicate and coordinate care 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 continued or changing 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 emergency situations until emergency medical services arrive.