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Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Location: Centreville, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health RN manages and coordinates nursing care activities during client hospitalization, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care and maintains professional accountability for all nursing care provided. This role involves working with clients aged 18 years and older.

Essential Functions and Duties

Organize and coordinate nursing care delivery for assigned clients
Direct others in healthcare delivery
Provide direct client care as required, following department and organizational policies
Communicate effectively, requiring regular talking and hearing
Stand for 4-6 hours during shifts
Maintain concentrated attention and visual focus
Perform nursing assignments appropriate to skill levels of staff
Implement physician orders accurately and promptly
Prepare, administer, and document medications per policy
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Provide emergency care as needed
Participate in orientation and in-service training
Evaluate personnel performance and recommend actions
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security of clients
Adapt to changes in work assignments and environment
Conduct group therapies and participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning
Monitor clients continuously for safety and contraband
Attend required trainings, meetings, and participate in process improvement activities
Establish collaborative relationships with physicians and healthcare team members
Promote harmonious relationships among healthcare team and customers
Support and demonstrate organizational mission and philosophy

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current Illinois RN license
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification required
Demonstrated clinical competence and responsibility for personal and professional growth
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, walk, and use good body mechanics to prevent injury

Physical Demands

Grasping and reaching with hands and arms
Standing for extended periods (4-6 hours)
Lifting and assisting clients up to 25 pounds
Bending, stooping, and walking

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, Meditech)

Additional Information

Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.
This is a night shift role in Behavioral Health Services.

This position requires a dedicated Behavioral Health RN with strong clinical skills, crisis intervention certification, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.