BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
Registered Nurse credential from the Illinois Board of Nursing required.
1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.
Minimum of 1 year in a Charge Nurse or Lead Role preferred.
Inpatient acute behavioral health experience required.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations and coordinate staffing schedules for high-quality care.
Assess patient needs to assign nursing staff effectively.
Oversee workflows and resolve patient concerns promptly.
Manage resources and supplies for a safe care environment.
Contribute to hiring, training, and performance evaluation of clinical team.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development.
Employee Assistance Program and stress management resources.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Optional legal and pet insurance, plus transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Department: Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | 3x12s | Every other weekend and holiday commitment.
How you'll make an impact in this role
Lead daily unit operations and coordinate staffing schedules to empower the team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Assess real-time patient needs to effectively assign nursing staff, ensuring clinical priorities and physician requests are seamlessly met.
Oversee department workflows and quickly resolve patient concerns while managing the resources, materials and supplies needed for a safe care environment.
Develop top talent by actively contributing to the hiring, training and ongoing performance evaluation of your clinical team.
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 :
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
A minimum of 1 year of Charge Nurse or Lead Role experience required.
Inpatient acute behavioral health experience required.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Lead daily unit operations and coordinate staffing schedules to empower the team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Assess real-time patient needs to effectively assign nursing staff, ensuring clinical priorities and physician requests are seamlessly met.
Oversee department workflows and quickly resolve patient concerns while managing the resources, materials and supplies needed for a safe care environment.
Develop top talent by actively contributing to the hiring, training and ongoing performance evaluation of your clinical team.
Qualifications
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 :
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
A minimum of 1 year of Charge Nurse or Lead Role experience required.
Inpatient acute behavioral health experience required.
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.
