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Behavioral Health RN

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38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Behavioral Health RN position at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, working three 12-hour night shifts per week, every other weekend, and scheduled holidays.

Job Responsibility:

  • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care
  • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes
  • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety
  • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed
  • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures
  • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation
  • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications
  • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care
  • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
  • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation
  • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements:

  • Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
  • Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.)
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
  • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
  • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed
  • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions

Nice to have:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
  • Incentive pay for select positions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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