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Nurse Manager - Psych Acute

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Aurora, Illinois

You'll be responsible around the clock for nursing care on the Behavioral Health unit.

Eligibility
Psychiatric NursingBehavioral Health

Posted Oct 12 · Applications close Oct 12, 2027

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych Acute Adult Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.adult and older adult patients
License
RN license Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.Current, valid Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current, valid Registered Nurse license Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
Education
BSN, required for hires after 1/11/2021 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.
Experience
2 years supervisory or management experience A minimum of two years supervisory /management experience necessary.
Experience
5 years psychiatric nursing experience Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.
Also asks
BLS, kept current BLS upon hire and maintain current.

Preferred

Certification
Current ACLS Provider Certification Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $115k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $100k/yr, across 2,223 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Pay reviews
Starting pay is set by skillset, years of applicable 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
supervise all nursing activities on the unit Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities
Day to day
evaluate nursing staff performance and suggest changes to care Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • 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?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

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Overview

  • Department: Psych Acute Adult
  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Facility: Mercy Medical Center
  • Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

Twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health. Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promote harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients and internal customers.

Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates. Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications. Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
  • BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. A minimum of two years supervisory /management experience necessary.4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.
  • Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.
  • Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.

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 $88,483.20 to $128,148.80 on an annualized basis.

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.

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/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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?

In Aurora, IL

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

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