Nevada System of Higher Education·Palatine, Illinois
The nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate care for patients and their families in a behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining professional standards, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families.
Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice.
Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.
Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.
Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care.
Enhances own professional growth and development.
Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.
Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Prefer at least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
Current Illinois Nursing licensure
American Heart Association CPR Certification
ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements
Previous Psych experience strongly preferred
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].
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Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current Illinois Nursing license and AHA CPR certification. Previous psychiatric experience and at least one year of staff nurse experience are strongly preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
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