RN Behavioral Health

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages and coordinates the nursing care activities during the clients hospitalization in accordance with organization policies and procedures. This includes assessment diagnosis planning and establishing outcomes implementation and evaluation. Based on this process the RN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care.

The RN maintains professional accountability
for all nursing care provided to clients in the organization. Demonstrates competency in nursing judgment.
Maintains awareness of economic barriers of health care and acts
accordingly. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing care needs and treatments for clients of various clinical specialties
in compliance with established standards of nursing practice. Will be required to work with clients 18 years of age and older.

Position Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current Illinois license. B.S.N. preferred or equivalent years of experience. BLS certification required. Demonstrates clinical competence; Assumes
responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier facsimile machine 10-key etc.); personal computer and printer and specificcomputer software (MS Office applications and Meditech).

Shift: Night shift 1830-0700; includes every other weekend and holidays