Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
Registered nurses perform duties that include running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, and seclusion and restraint of patients. Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Shift and hours
- Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Unit and setting
- Adult female behavioral health floor · Behavioral Health Department: Behavioral Health, Adult Female FloorAdult women in behavioral health
- License
- RN license Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.Current, valid RN license
- Term
- 12 weeks
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current, valid 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 behavioral health treatment teams and inpatient and outpatient 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
- Top of Chicago staff RN payChicago staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $41/hr, across 225 postings.
- Pay reviews
- Starting pay is set at hire by skillset, experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Running therapeutic groups running therapeutic groups
- Day to day
- Psychiatric crisis intervention psychiatric crisis intervention
- Day to day
- Seclusion and restraint of patients seclusion and restraint of patients
- Day to day
- Patient teaching on mental and medical conditions educating patients about mental and medical conditions
- Hours stated
- Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Details
- Expected 12-week assignment; staffing needs reviewed ongoing The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements.
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and 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?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital’s careers page.
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- Overview
- Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Department: Behavioral Health, Adult Female Floor
- Status: Temporary Internal Registry
Schedule
Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Compensation
$60.00 per hour (Flat Rate)
Assignment Details
The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. 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.
Pay Transparency Saint Mary of Nazareth offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60.00 to $60.00. 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 Temporary 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.
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What's around it?
Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Household income
- $77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay