RN Registered Nurse Behavioral Geriatric Treatment Unit

Job Description

Schedule:

7p-7a;
Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Illinois, 60139

• Responds to and participates in unit and hospital code situations, treating patients according to protocols.
• Supervises and guides licensed and non‑licensed nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures and performs therapeutic measures as prescribed.
• Develops, prioritizes, and documents individualized care plans involving patients, families, and significant others.
• Administers medications and treatments accurately and appropriately, including IV infusions and oxygen supplementation.
• Provides patient and family education on care plans, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions, documenting the education provided and patient responses.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment, including the use of restraints and fall risk precautions.
• Performs and documents accurate initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical and mental status, and reports findings to the responsible physician.
• Monitors patient lab work for trends, reports abnormal results, and obtains appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and communicates patient responses to care plans and interventions to appropriate team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. (Required)
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows‑based programs. (Required)
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills). (Required)

• Associate’s of Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor’s of Nursing (Preferred)

• 1+ years behavioral health nursing experience (Preferred)
• Experience with dementia population (Preferred)

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Program (Preferred)

Physical requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

$33.60 - $56.52

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.