Registered Nurse RN - Psych Unit
$73,528–$111,446 year
On-siteEvanston, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans for behavioral health conditions. Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions while monitoring patient status and documenting care in the EMR. Respond to psychiatric crises using de-escalation techniques, facilitate therapeutic groups, and educate patients on diagnoses and coping strategies. Implement seclusion and restraint procedures when clinically indicated and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety and recovery. Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to males on the Adult Intensive Unit during 3-12 hour night shifts (7p-7:30a) at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital.
Required Qualifications
- 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 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
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