Behavioral Health RN Part-Time Weekend Option

We are Gateway Regional Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.

We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

POSITION PURPOSE

• Render comprehensive care to patients in assigned areas and participate in related activities. Plan care and activities, implementing and documenting same.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use basic computer and applicable software programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
• Must have regular attendance.
• Understand and follow established policies and procedures, written and oral instructions.
• Recognize critical and obvious changes in patient condition and react promptly.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Organize and complete assigned work.
• Ability to assess needs and assign patient care responsibilities to the nursing team.
• Responsible for decisions and actions within the scope of nursing process as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Illinois.
• Complete orientation program and on-going education in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• During orientation, perform duties as defined by Service Directors, educational staff.
• Perform other duties as determined by service director.
• Serves as resource to newly hired staff, supplemental staff, and pulled staff.
• May be required to rotate shifts.
• Perform Behavioral Health unit-specific Crisis Prevention Intervention skills (verbal de-escalation, holds, restraint, seclusion, (Post intervention).
• Accountable for care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Nurse Externs.
• Directly accountable to the Department Managers. Incidental supervision by House Supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Successful completion of a training program for registered nurses. Current license with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Responsible for decisions and actions within the scope of nursing process as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Illinois.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. Demonstrate the ability to deliver care to these patients.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Current registered nurse license with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Must have American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification prior to hire. Must have current certification in Crisis Prevention (CPI) or complete within 30 days of hire. Must obtain competency in restraint, seclusion and take downs upon hire and ongoing training.