Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Overview
Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs. St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.
Responsibilities
- Treat patients, educate patients about mental and medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and/or family members.
- Run therapeutic groups, provide psychiatric crisis intervention, and manage seclusion and restraint of patients.
- Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic tests and analysis, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and support patient follow‑up and rehabilitation.
- Teach patients and families how to manage illness or injury, including diet and exercise programs, self‑administration of medication, and physical therapy.
Qualifications
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming, and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
- Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
Benefits
Sign‑On Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process). In addition, St. Mary’s Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that allows employees to tailor benefits to their individual needs. The Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Learn more about benefits at https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Schedule
Nights, 7p‑7:30a, full‑time, rotating weekends and holidays.