Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hugh Chatham Health

Park Ridge, Illinois

Posted Jul 16

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour 12 hour36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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Full-time Behavioral Health Registered Nurse position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week, 0700-1930 schedule with rotating holidays and weekends. Inpatient Behavioral Health unit treating adults with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric conditions. Duties include medication administration, care documentation, interdisciplinary team treatment planning, 1-to-1 patient communication, and advocating for patient needs. Requires completion of accredited nursing program, RN license, BLS certification. Minimum 1 year psychiatric nursing experience preferred. CPI deescalation certification preferred.

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In Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,537/mo
Household income: $142,986/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Park Ridge, IL

NeighborhoodsPark Ridge centers around its walkable Uptown core, where mid-rise apartment buildings and condominiums provide transit-friendly housing for renters and commuters. Leafy, sidewalk-lined residential streets branch outward, showcasing historic brick bungalows and single-family properties. On the eastern border, Chicago neighborhoods such as Edison Park and Norwood Park function as seamless extensions of the community, offering additional neighborhood retail and housing options within minutes of the suburb.

Park Ridge centers around its walkable Uptown core, where mid-rise apartment buildings and condominiums provide transit-friendly housing for renters and commuters. Leafy, sidewalk-lined residential streets branch outward, showcasing historic brick bungalows and single-family properties.

On the eastern border, Chicago neighborhoods such as Edison Park and Norwood Park function as seamless extensions of the community, offering additional neighborhood retail and housing options within minutes of the suburb.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: redfin.com

Getting aroundSituated roughly 14 to 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Park Ridge provides direct vehicular connectivity via Interstate 90 into the city and close proximity to Interstate 294 for north-south regional travel. Commuters rely heavily on Metra rail service stopping directly in Uptown, while the CTA Cumberland Blue Line station along the southern boundary offers rapid transit connections toward O'Hare International Airport and downtown. For hospital shift workers, arterial highways simplify regional cross-commutes, though airport-adjacent highway congestion can add variability during peak drive times.

Situated roughly 14 to 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Park Ridge provides direct vehicular connectivity via Interstate 90 into the city and close proximity to Interstate 294 for north-south regional travel. Commuters rely heavily on Metra rail service stopping directly in Uptown, while the CTA Cumberland Blue Line station along the southern boundary offers rapid transit connections toward O'Hare International Airport and downtown.

For hospital shift workers, arterial highways simplify regional cross-commutes, though airport-adjacent highway congestion can add variability during peak drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: sweethomepr.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsPark Ridge borders extensive Cook County nature land, with the Des Plaines River Trail and the trailheads at Dam No. 4 Woods-East offering shaded paths for running, walking, and cycling. Within town boundaries, residents make regular use of recreational spaces such as Centennial Park, Monument Park, and the Wildwood Nature Center, which offers interactive environmental programming and nature walks.

Park Ridge borders extensive Cook County nature land, with the Des Plaines River Trail and the trailheads at Dam No. 4 Woods-East offering shaded paths for running, walking, and cycling. Within town boundaries, residents make regular use of recreational spaces such as Centennial Park, Monument Park, and the Wildwood Nature Center, which offers interactive environmental programming and nature walks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: yelp.com

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Living in Park Ridge

Park Ridge provides healthcare professionals an attractive blend of quiet, historic suburban character and direct connectivity to Chicago and regional medical employers. Situated approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and directly bordering the city's Edison Park neighborhood, the community is anchored by Uptown, a vibrant district centered on Metra rail access, outdoor patio dining, and the landmark 1920s Pickwick Theatre. Nurses working non-standard shifts benefit from diverse commute options, including quick access to Interstate 90 and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line station, as well as dependable diner fare at local fixtures like Mac's Restaurant and Lola's Diner. Outdoor recreation is easily accessible along the Des Plaines River Trail and the forested pathways of Dam No. 4 Woods-East. The primary lifestyle tradeoffs involve compact residential lots compared to outer suburbs and noticeable airplane traffic from nearby O'Hare International Airport. For clinicians seeking top-tier school systems, manicured neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown without sacrificing fast transit into the metropolitan core, Park Ridge offers a well-established, practical base.

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Park Ridge, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.