(Archived) Registered Nurse Addiction/Mental Health

Location: Chicago

We are seeking several Registered Nurses that are interested in working with Children and Adolescents in a clinic/ temporary residential housing facility in Chicago. Under the direction of a Psychiatrist and Mental Health Administrator, you would be responsible for patient assessment and medication management.
An RN that has an interest in working in mental health will be trained for this very rewarding position. The organization recently partnered with DCFS and have a very strong group of healthcare providers.

This facility has a primary clinic and residential housing that is open 24 hours a day. They have a very strong, dedicated group of healthcare providers.

Days, evenings and overnight shifts are available.

The schedule is either working four 8-hour shifts or 3- 12-hour shifts and two days per month on a Saturday or Sunday.

RESPONIBILIES:
*Head to toe assessment of patient, recognize abnormal findings, and report to physician provider.
*Triage any new intake and follow the Five Right of Medication administration when medicating a child

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Dependable and reliable giving extra effort when necessary

• Takes initiative to proactively recognize problems/opportunities and develop appropriate strategies to deal with them.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing demands and establish priorities. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in processes and organization.

• Makes data driven supported decisions wherever possible considering all relevant facts.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in order to meet health division goals and priorities. Act cooperatively and contribute to teamwork. Willingness to act as a strong team player and bring an optimistic level of energy to the team.

• Maintain professional, technical and technological proficiency in all aspects of the job.

• Excellent oral and written skills. Communicate decisions promptly, clearly.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, deadlines and program compliance.
  

They will provide an excellent salary with full benefits and malpractice/tail coverage. A truly rewarding opportunity!

Please call and send a copy of your CV.

Debbie Aber
Physician Services

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