Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Psychiatric (Med/Psych)

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with medical and psychiatric conditions and develop individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and changes in physical and mental health
• Administer medications, including psychotropic medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support when needed
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment while managing challenging patient behaviors
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuing education
• Advocate for patients to ensure access to appropriate medical and behavioral health services

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN License
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification
• Minimum 2–3 years of Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric Nursing experience
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their interactions with medical treatments
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or current enrollment in a BSN program
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
• Previous experience in Medical Psychiatric, Behavioral Health, or Med/Surg Telemetry settings

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage challenging patient behaviors
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package