Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Acute Adult Unit

Join UChicago Medicine AdventHealth

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE

City: GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60139

Job Description

Starting Pay $37.50/hour

Schedule: 24 hours/week; Days 7a-7p; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

• Responds to and participates in unit and hospital code situations, treating patients according to protocols.
• Supervises and guides licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures and performs therapeutic measures as prescribed.
• Develops, prioritizes, and documents individualized care plans involving patients, families, and significant others.
• Administers medications and treatments accurately and appropriately, including IV infusions and oxygen supplementation.
• Provides patient and family education on care plans, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions, documenting the education provided and patient responses.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment, including the use of restraints and fall risk precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs and documents accurate initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical and mental status, and reports findings to the responsible physician.
• Monitors patient lab work for trends, reports abnormal results, and obtains appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and communicates patient responses to care plans and interventions to appropriate team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Required]
• Basic computer skills must be able to navigate Microsoft windows-based programs. [Required]
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills). [Required]

Education

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 1+ years behavioral Health nursing experience [Preferred]
• Experience with dementia patients [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

Pay Range: $33.94 - $57.08

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.