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Registered Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health

UHS·Springfield, Illinois

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide compassionate mental health treatment to youth, partnering with families to achieve therapeutic goals. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with a range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

Responsibilities

  • PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - New Grads are welcome to apply!
  • Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth.
  • We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois.
  • We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
  • A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
  • Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) includes: Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Regular Retention Bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Reimbursement What do our current nurses value at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health & UHS?
  • A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.
  • One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
  • You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
  • Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.
  • We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.
  • We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.
  • At UHS, you have a voice.
  • About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

  • Current RN License (or eligible to receive or renew) We will interview new grad RNs prior to licensure.
  • Licensure must be issued prior to your start date but applications for new grads are welcome as we love to engage in the hiring process prior to your NCLEX!
  • EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
  • UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  • We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
  • We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current RN license or be eligible to receive or renew one. New graduates are welcome to apply, and interviews can occur prior to licensure, which must be obtained before starting the position.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuing Education
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Skills
  • Behavioral Health
  • Professional Growth
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Therapeutic Environment
  • Psychiatric Treatment
  • Family Partnership
  • Career Advancement
  • Nursing Education
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Supportive Environment

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Diverse Programming
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • HealthStream Online Learning Catalogue
  • 401(K) with Company Match
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Tuition Savings
  • Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation
  • Excellent Medical
  • Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Regular Retention Bonuses

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Closes
Jan 15, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

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UHS

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