Registered Nurse Psych Child Adolescent

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital8 months ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Department: Psych

Schedule:

Days, 7am-7:30pm, 12‑hour shifts. Rotating weekends & holidays.

Facility:

Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location:

2233 W Division St, Chicago, Illinois 60622

Sign on bonus:

Up to $10,000.00

Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is Magnet‑recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, ranking in the top seven percent of all U.S. Hospitals for nursing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform basic duties including treating patients, educating patients and families about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support.
  • Run therapeutic groups, conduct psychiatric crisis interventions, and manage patient seclusion and restraint.
  • Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic tests, operate medical machinery, and administer treatments and medications.
  • Support patient follow‑up and rehabilitation, including counseling on self‑administration of medication, diet, exercise, and physical therapy.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
  • Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
  • Familiarity with the interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming, and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
  • Understanding of the continuum of care for behavioral health services.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Compensation: Estimated wage range of $35.35 to $53.58, with exact starting compensation based on skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and various voluntary benefit options.
  • Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00.

Required Skills

Mental Health Nursing
Medication Administration
Seclusion and Restraint Techniques
Diagnostic Testing
Therapeutic Group Facilitation
Patient and Family Education
Patient Care
Psychiatric Crisis Intervention