RN Registered Nurse Behavioral Geriatric Treatment Unit

Job Description Schedule: 7p-7a; Every other weekend and rotating holidays Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Illinois, 60139 Responsibilities 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. 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 population (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) (Required) Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required) Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Program (Preferred) Physical Requirements Physical requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Benefits 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 Pay Range $33.60 - $56.52 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr AdventHealth