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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights
Location: Illinois
Department: Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
Shift: Night Shift
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate nursing care for adult behavioral health patients during hospitalization. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, professional nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult behavioral health patients.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient safety, behaviors, and risk precautions; document appropriately.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and patient care coordination.
- Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies as needed.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and monitor for contraband.
- Lead, delegate, and supervise nursing care activities and support staff.
- Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
- Comply with infection control, safety, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and professional development activities.
Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current BLS certification.
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification with Advanced Physical Skills (APS).
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work with adult patients (18 years and older).