Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Life at Ascension

Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

About the role

Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients in compliance with facility policies and professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Salary range: $42.43 - $59.90 per hour

Schedule

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