Ascension

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Ascension$88K — $124K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification required within first month of employment.
  • Registered Nurse credential from the Illinois Board of Nursing required prior to hire.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school or equivalent licensure needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients following facility policies.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings to coordinate patient goals and interventions.
  • Implement nursing interventions and co-lead therapeutic group sessions.
  • Evaluate patient responses to adjust care plans as needed.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with 3 x 12-hour shifts.
  • Alternating weekends and rotating holidays included.
  • Opportunity to work within a dedicated adult psychiatry unit.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital

Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | 3 x 12's | Alternating weekends and rotating holidays.

Salary range: $42.43 - $59.90 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients in compliance with facility policies and professional standards of practice.
  • Conduct initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing plans of care aligned with the master treatment plan.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to plan, implement, and adjust age-appropriate and problem-specific goals, interventions, and objectives.
  • Implement nursing interventions, co-lead therapeutic group sessions, and evaluate patient responses to adjust care based on changes in patient status.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
    transfer date required.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
    hire.


Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients in compliance with facility policies and professional standards of practice.
  • Conduct initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing plans of care aligned with the master treatment plan.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to plan, implement, and adjust age-appropriate and problem-specific goals, interventions, and objectives.
  • Implement nursing interventions, co-lead therapeutic group sessions, and evaluate patient responses to adjust care based on changes in patient status.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
    transfer date required.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
    hire.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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