Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), Full- Time, All Shifts

Join the hospital trusted by Chicagos Southland Ingalls Memorial Hospital in this role as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)with the Behavioral Health department.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15000!

With the leadership of the Director and the Clinical Supervisor The Behavioral Health RN performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients physicians families or significant others provides high quality cost effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Centers Scope of follows and actively supports the philosophy mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies procedures and standards of care. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise with the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Works in partnership with other Patient Care Team members; pro-actively assists physicians and identifies and provides for individual patient and family needs.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current Illinois RN License
• Must hold a current BLS License
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing ADN is required
• Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment
• Completes annual department competency checklist
• Facilitates assigned groups in ways which encourage and require maximum patient participationand interaction appropriate to functional level of group members.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills when dealing with patients families physicians and co-workers; ability to function in an extended team environment and
  ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working with patients with addiction issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: All Shifts
• Unit/Department: Behavioral Health
• CBA Code: National Nurses Union (NNU)

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the areas most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now partnered with UChicago Medicine we have expanded our network of expert physicians convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls were doing work that really matters. Join us!

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UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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