Registered Nurse-Per Diem- LOH Adult Intensive

Hourly Pay Range $36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights Position: Registered Nurse Location: LOH Main- Naperville Per Diem Hours: As Needed Per Diem Commitment Level: Per Diem Level 1: 32-72 hrs. per 6-week schedule What you will do Regularly performs duties of professional nurse which includes assessing patients' condition, developing and administrating patient plan of care, documenting care administered, and evaluating patient care outcomes. Warmly welcomes patients to the unit. Promotes and maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu by providing appropriate supervision and feedback to the other direct care staff. Ensures that rounds are assigned and precaution records completed in real time. Collaborates with the Resource and Referral Department to facilitate patient admissions and transfers. Requests and provides thorough hand off communication upon admission, transfer or discharge and when sending or receiving boarding patients. Interacts with the patient, the patient's family, and the appropriate health care providers to collect and analyze data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs. Participates in development of interdisciplinary planning process. Ensures that medical problems are incorporated into the treatment plan. Assists in the development and attainment of nursing department goals and objectives; participates in activities to improve department functioning and to enhance own professional competence. Assists in the selection and orientation of qualified personnel to provide optimum patient care; demonstrates the ability to evaluate suggestions and criticisms objectively and wherever necessary undertakes to change behavior or seek further guidance. Participates in program evaluation. Attends in-service programs and trainings; serves as a role model and central resource person for students; explains and clarifies organization policies and procedures to staff and patients; utilizes opportunities with community groups to further their knowledge and understanding of mental health problems. Supervises direct patient care as required; works within budgetary constraints to include staffing, use of overtime and use of supplies and equipment. Education, Skills and/or Experience Required Maintain information as highly confidential Nursing degree Education, Skills and/or Experience Preferred One-year psychiatric experience Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the psychiatric population Familiarity with management of a therapeutic level system and understanding of system of rewards and consequences License/Certification Required Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire Benefits Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthShore University HealthSystem