Registered Nurse

Riverside Healthcare is recruiting for a Registered Nurse in our Senior Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Kankakee, Illinois.

Location:

Kankakee, Illinois

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to seniors experiencing acute mental health crises. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring individualized high‑quality treatment in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care, including facilitating psycho educational groups and crisis intervention.
• Monitor patient progress, vital signs, and behavioral changes; report significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers/case managers, therapists, and other health professionals; participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies; advocate for patient rights.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies, managing aggressive behaviors and implementing de‑escalation techniques.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment; provide constructive feedback and assistance to peers.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training; assist in orientation of new staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care.

• Minimum of two years of psychiatric nursing experience.
• Experience with various psychiatric disorders, crisis intervention, and treatment modalities.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH‑BC) preferred.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• New graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a BSN within 3 years of the start date.

• Base compensation within the pay range based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on‑call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability).
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

$37.17 - $49.30 per hour

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.