Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Overview

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is looking for dynamic Registered Nurses! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you.

$10K SIGN ON BONUS FOR PM SHIFT (3pm - 11:30PM). Shift differentials: $3.25 Monday - Thursday; $6.25 Friday - Sunday.

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. We treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.

Our Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Garfield Park Hospital. The Registered Nurse prescribes, coordinates and delegates nursing care utilizing the nursing process which is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care. The Registered Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit.

The Registered Nurse is authorized to initiate restraints or seclusion and assess continuation.

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse position, please contact Rasa Avizienis, Group Talent Acquisition Manager @  For Benefit information, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in alignment with the hospital's philosophy and objectives. Responsibilities include prescribing, coordinating and delegating nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary treatment plan, being accountable for assigned activities on a shift basis, and promoting professional nursing practice on the unit. The nurse is authorized to initiate restraints or seclusion and to assess continuation as needed.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Completion of accredited nursing program, BSN preferred. Current license to practice nursing in Illinois. Nursing (RN) experience required, behavioral health experience preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.

What do our current nurses value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an RN is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in your career are available, including continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse with UHS.

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