Job Description - RN Behavioral Geriatric Unit (24031877)
RN Behavioral Geriatric Unit (Job Number: 24031877)
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
- Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
- Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Paid Paternal Leave
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time 36 hours/week; Days 6:30a-7p; Every other weekend and rotating weekends
Location: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook Hospital, Behavioral Geriatric Unit, 500 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL
The role you’ll contribute:
Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
- Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
- Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
- Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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