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Registered Nurse

UHS·Oak Park, Illinois

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

Provide clinical care for pediatric and adult patients in an acute care psychiatric setting following nursing standards and hospital policies. Maintain adherence to regulatory bodies and governmental agencies to ensure high-quality behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

Benefits

for Registered Nurse (RN) include: Starting pay at $40.00/hr Full Time, Part Time, and PRN shifts available 12hr shifts available Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Student Loan Repayment Program Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Reimbursement Partnership with Chamberlain University 30% tuition savings on RN-BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs 20% tuition savings on the DNP program Waived application fee If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact Krystle Borjas, Human Resources Manager at krystle.borjas@uhsinc.com and by phone at (708) 209-4184. Riveredge Hospital is a 210-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Forest Park, IL. Riveredge Hospital features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Riveredge Hospital. We strive to foster an environment that demonstrates compassion and caring with timely and effective communication through comprehensive, clinically excellent behavioral health care services. Our goal is to be a leading provider of quality behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, exceeding the expectation of our customers. We're dedicated to delivering care of the highest level to each individual who comes through our doors. What do our current nurses value at Riveredge Hospital & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. 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. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Under the direction of the Nursing Coordinator and/or the ADON, provides clinical care as prescribed by the Department of Nursing, internal and external regulatory bodies, and standards of nursing practice. Maintains adherence to internal hospital policies, procedures, external regulatory, governmental agencies, and the Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice.

Qualifications

  • Experience/Requirements Current license to practice nursing in Illinois (or eligible to receive or renew).
  • Current CPR or BLS certification.
  • Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+.
  • 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.

Requirements

Must hold a current nursing license to practice in Illinois and a current CPR or BLS certification. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety
  • BLS
  • Clinical Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Nursing Standards Of Practice

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Oak Park, Illinois
Posted
Jun 11, 2026
Closes
Jun 11, 2027
Application
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UH

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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Illinois RN roles need behavioral health experience

Registered Nurse openings in Illinois often reflect steady demand in behavioral health and addiction recovery settings, where employers look for nurses who can manage both medical and behavioral health emergencies. These roles are competitive because they require an active RN license, current BLS certification, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license, BLS status, and emergency-care examples before applying.

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