Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights - Psychiatric
Company: Acadia Healthcare Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - NightsOverview
At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital for Children, Teens &
Adults, located in Chicago not far from Lake Michigan, we provide
inpatient treatment for kids ages 5-17 and adults 18+. We are
looking for passionate RN's to join our team here at Montrose and
make a difference!
Day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) at Montrose
Behavioral:
As an RN at Montrose Behavioral, your day-to-day will consist of
completing shift reports, rounding in the milieu, monitoring
meals/snacks, monitoring the milieu, medication administration,
checking in with BHAs, following up on incidents, completing
nursing assessments and treatment plans, ensure regulatory
compliance, etc.
Schedule: Full-Time
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts, Nights Available (7:00p - 7:00a)
EMR: WellSky
Montrose is growing and will be accepting adult patients at the end
of November! Our 101-bed adult inpatient programming will be
offered in three different units, separated by population and the
type and severity of the patients' needs.
What we can offer you:
* 10,000 SOB for full-time positions!
* Night Shift Differenetial of $6/hr!
* Competitive hourly rate
* FREE Meals during your work hours, or at conclusion of shift!
* FREE Parking!
* PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000
merchants!
* 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
* Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision
insurance
* Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Qualifications
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
* Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
* Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required
by Illinois or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with
state requirements
* One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental,
behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required
(training available upon hire and offered by facility).
* First aid may be required based on state or facility
requirements.
AHRN
Responsibilities
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and
behavioral health needs.
* Develop and implement nursing care plans.
* Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families
about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
* Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope
of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act
regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as
facility and corporate policies and procedures.
* Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and
transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
* Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and
pertinent information is gathered and documented.
* Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as
difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical
status regarding response to medications, and related
challenges.
* Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon
admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to
assessed needs.
* Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in
providing direct patient care.
* Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
* Document accurate count of controlled substance medication
administration on required documents.
* Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and
accurately as directed.
* Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining
professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients
direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
* Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as
directed.
* Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients,
visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Keywords: Acadia Healthcare Inc, Chicago , Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights - Psychiatric, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
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