Registered Nurse - Psych ED
Aurora, Illinois
You'll run therapeutic groups, handle psychiatric crises, and do seclusion and restraint.
- Eligibility
- Psychiatric NursingSign-on bonus
Posted Oct 15 · Applications close Oct 15, 2027
- Shift and hours
- Nights, 7p to 7:30a Full-Time; Nights; 7p-730a
- Unit and setting
- ED behavioral health pods Department: Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods
- License
- RN license Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.Current, valid state RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current, valid state RN license Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Certification
- Current BLS certificate at hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of the treatment team process and behavioral health programming Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of the behavioral health continuum of care Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 2,220 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- $10,000 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates.Qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Pay reviews
- Starting pay set at hire by skillset, experience, education, credentials and licensure
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
- Benefits401K retirement plan401K retirement plan
- BenefitsMedical coverageMedical coverage
- BenefitsDental coverageDental coverage
- BenefitsVision coveragevision coverage
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Run therapeutic groups running therapeutic groups
- Day to day
- Psychiatric crisis intervention psychiatric crisis intervention
- Day to day
- Seclusion and restraint seclusion and restraint of patients
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching on managing illness or injury RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.
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Bonus Amount
10000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods
- Shift: Full-Time; Nights; 7p-730a
- Facility: Mercy Medical Center
- Location: Aurora, IL
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy.
Other related duties.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Pay Transparency
Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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What's around it?
Aurora, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,596/mo
- Household income
- $93,633/yr, all local households, not nurse pay