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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Location: Centreville, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM), includes every other weekend and holidays
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Manage and coordinate nursing care activities for behavioral health clients aged 18 and older during hospitalization.
Perform assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Direct and supervise other personnel involved in client care.
Maintain professional accountability and demonstrate nursing judgment.

Essential Functions

Organize and coordinate nursing care delivery for assigned clients.
Provide direct client care as needed, following department and organizational policies.
Communicate effectively, requiring regular talking and hearing.
Stand for 4-6 hours per shift and maintain concentrated attention.
Adjust vision to focus on objects as needed.
Lift up to 25 pounds when assisting or turning clients.
Perform bending, stooping, walking, and use proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Administer medications accurately and record appropriately.
Comply with infection control and safety policies.
Provide emergency care when necessary.
Participate in orientation, in-service training, and departmental meetings.
Conduct group therapies and participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Monitor clients continuously for safety and harmful contraband.
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security of clients.
Adapt to changes in work assignments and environment.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks as needed.
Support and promote team collaboration and organizational philosophy.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience.
Behavioral health experience within the last year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or equivalent years of experience.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software (MS Office applications).

Physical Demands

Requires grasping and reaching with hands and arms.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Requires bending, stooping, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Information

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification is required.
Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

This position requires a dedicated behavioral health nurse capable of working night shifts in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive care and support to adult clients with behavioral health needs.