Registered Nurse -Emergency Department - Full Time - Shift

Responsibilities
7pm - 7am, 3 12‑hour shifts per week.

Focuses on RN‑to‑RN screenings for all admissions and ensures patients are medically appropriate for admission.

Responds to inquiry calls regarding services.

Oversees the admission process, including appropriateness of admission, completion of RN‑to‑RN screenings, orders for admissions, and any additional required paperwork.

Assists in assigning unit/program based on patient needs.

Knowledgeable and able to explain hospital programs and services.

Provides accurate and complete information to physicians regarding RN‑to‑RN screening.

Communicates with physicians and providers to receive admission orders and medical clearance as needed.

Assures compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations that pertain to psychiatric admissions.

Maintains data/records regarding the admission process for medical screenings.

Completes medical screening evaluations and triage on all patients who present for an assessment in accordance with EMTALA laws.

Provides first aid and medical care as needed.

Coordinates transfer of those patients requiring a higher level of medical care and/or medical clearance.

Has a strong understanding of the department computer systems.

Conducts the initial assessment, including prior treatment history, previous medications, health screen, family dynamics and risk factors.

What We Offer
A rewarding career improving the lives of youth

Highly competitive wages & shift differentials

Career advancement and mobility

An engaged leadership team with a commitment to patient and staff safety

Competitive benefits packages inclusive of medical/dental/vision, 401(k) company matching, tuition reimbursement benefits, UHS employee discount offerings, etc.

And much more!

Qualifications
Education: Associate’s Degree or BSN in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience: 1+ year experience working within an inpatient mental health field preferred, strong prior experience with med‑surg nursing and/or providing medical clearance for patients. Knowledgeable of basic growth and development across the life span to properly screen patients.

Licensure/Certification: IL Registered Nurse licensure or higher.

Supervision Received: Directors of Emergency Services and Nursing, Assistant Director, Lead Clinician and/or Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Line of Promotion: Lead Admission Nurse and/or Director of Emergency Services.

Working Conditions: Works in the Emergency Services Department, inpatient units and other areas of the hospital. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping.

Job Classification: Non‑Exempt.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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