Registered Nurse
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Inc.
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - 1220 Dewey Ave
You'll escort patients to tests, meals and activities, managing their behavior as required.
Posted Oct 21 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12 hours a week Hou rs Per Week: 12
- Unit and setting
- IU Adult 3 unit · Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient Unit APHadult behavioral health inpatients
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- Nurse Aide in good standing on the state registry Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices and
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Also asks
- Annual education for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, DHS, CARF)
- Also asks
- Completed a nursing assistant program Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.
- Also asks
- Good verbal and written communication skills Good verbal and written skills for safe and effective patient care.
- Also asks
- Positive and effective interpersonal skills Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Completed an accredited or approved nursing program completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Extra pay
- Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Eligibility
- Not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: No
- Eligibility
- Some benefits depend on FTE or status Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)
- Pay reviews
- Pay within the range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
- PTO
- Paid Leave
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- defusing and reporting crisis situations Defuses and reports crisis situations, intervening when appropriate and uses proper procedures.
- Day to day
- escorting patients to tests, meals and activities Escorts patients to various locations i.e., tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.
- Day to day
- vital signs Performs vital signs on patients.
- Day to day
- patient rounding at set intervals Performs patient rounding at designated intervals and documents appropriately.
- Day to day
- helping patients with daily living activities Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's).
- Day to day
- assisting with groups and setting patient limits Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with groups, setting limits on patients
- Day to day
- orienting patients and families to the unit Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital.
- Day to day
- reporting unusual patient behavior to the RN Receives direction from the RN and communicates significant or unusual occurrences in patient behavior.
- Weekends
- Alternating weeks: one Saturday, then one Sunday Week 1: Sat Week 2: Sun
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- Works every other holiday Every other holiday
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, 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 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Inc.’s careers page.
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Department
34903 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health: IU Adult 3
Status
Part time
Benefits Eligible
No
Hou rs Per Week
12
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- Patterned Schedule
- Week 1: Sat
- Week 2: Sun
- Every other holiday
Pay Range
$21.85 - $32.80 Major
Responsibilities
Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's). Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital. Escorts patients to various locations i.e., tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.
Performs vital signs on patients. Receives direction from the RN and communicates significant or unusual occurrences in patient behavior. Documents pertinent observations/occurrences in the patient's medical records according to policy.
Defuses and reports crisis situations, intervening when appropriate and uses proper procedures. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with groups, setting limits on patients; following established safety and risk management policies and procedures. Performs patient rounding at designated intervals and documents appropriately.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, DHS, CARF or others)
Education Required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant. Successful completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills within 90 days.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Good verbal and written skills for safe and effective patient care. Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must be physically able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative. Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. *Any exceptions to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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