About this opportunity
Insight Hospital and Medical Center lists this Psychiatric Registered Nurse opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our organization is driven to help the local communities with the services they require. Insight has identified the need for additional acute mental health support. We aim to help psychiatric patients in the community who may also have comorbid medical conditions. Insight is devoted to hiring those who align with our community approach and have a love for the purpose they can serve in that goal. As our Inpatient Medical/Psychiatric unit continues to grow, we are seeking like minded individuals to join our highly motivated team.
Job Summary
Insight is looking for a compassionate and team oriented Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Psychiatric Staff in order to provide patient care second to none. Top candidates for this position show a willingness to learn and grow, displaying outstanding attention to detail, while showing a desire to deliver the highest quality of patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the well-being and care of patients. A Nurse’s primary responsibilities include delivering care to patients, administering medications, documenting according to policy standards, providing health education to patients, and working with an interdisciplinary team to create an individualized treatment plan. A minimum of 1 year Behavioral Health experience is preferred. Medical experience is also preferred, but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Benefits for our Full Time Team Members
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
401K with Matching; offerings vested fully at 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
Additional Supplementary coverages offered at employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.
Job Duties
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care
Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions
Provides services in accordance with the plan of care
Provides compassionate care to psychiatric/behavioral health patients
Utilizes de-escalation techniques and supports patient\'s through crisis
Administration of psychotropic and medical medications
Works as a part of the treatment team to help patient\'s achieve their goals
Phlebotomy and laboratory requisition
Prepares clinical documentation and progress notes for each patient in a timely manner as per company policy
Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs
Participates in and presents in-service programs
Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures
Processes orders and notifies physicians of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes admission process and discharge documentation.
Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient
Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care
Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned
Gives total patient care as needed, including assistance with ADLs
Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Must be able to achieve CPR certification within 30 days of employment
Ability to provide excellent customer service to show superior patient care
Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
Ability to relate and work effectively with others; works well within a team environment
Demonstrates excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care, in order to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement
Previous experience and familiarity with EMRs is preferred
Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Physical Requirements
May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance.
Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty
Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required
Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties
Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit
May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team
Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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