Adolescent Psychiatric RN
West Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN - Adolescent Psych IP

Location: West Peoria, Illinois Shift: Night Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Contract Length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills to the provision and management of patient care through the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and develop individualized, collaborative plans of care with the patient, family, and health care team.
• Implement interventions, then evaluate and document progress toward expected outcomes throughout the shift, modifying the plan as needed.
• Complete required documentation, including patient chart and event reports.
• Perform patient bedside lab testing and quality control, and obtain adequate lab specimens.
• Manage non-complex and some complex patient assignments, with some turnover during the shift.
• Provide goal-focused shift report and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Advocate with physicians on the patient's behalf when necessary.
• Choose age-appropriate teaching strategies for patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Psychiatric nursing experience of 5 years
• Psychiatric nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Assignment Notes

• Travelers are responsible for returning unit keys at the end of the assignment.