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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse RN

TOUCHETTE·Cahokia, Illinois

$37 - $56/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 10 days ago
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About the role

The RN manages and coordinates nursing care activities for hospitalized clients, including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care plans. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting group therapies, and ensuring a safe environment through continuous monitoring.

Behavioral Health is seeking (1) Full-time, night registered nurse!

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Must hold an active RN license in the state of employment or valid multistate compact license, and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages and coordinates the nursing care activities during the client's hospitalization in accordance with organization policies and procedures.

This includes assessment, diagnosis, planning and establishing outcomes, implementation, and evaluation.

Based on this process, the RN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care.

The RN maintains professional accountability for all nursing care provided to clients in the organization.

Demonstrates competency in nursing judgment.

Maintains awareness of economic barriers of health care and acts accordingly.

Demonstrates knowledge of nursing care needs and treatments for clients of various clinical specialties in compliance with established standards of nursing practice.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of clients on the unit.
  • Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
  • Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
  • Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
  • Records information concisely, accurately and completely.
  • Coordinates and provides emergency care as needed.
  • Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.
  • Adjust interventions based on age appropriate guidelines as indicated.
  • Demonstrates abilities to set priorities in directing and/or providing safe client care by functioning in an organized and time conscious manner.
  • Contributes to the care of the environment by maintaining work areas and assisting with light housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Maintains customers’ rights (confidentiality, privacy, safety, security).
  • Accepts working assignments according to client care needs in accordance with job skill level.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of unit goals.
  • Conducts group therapies as assigned.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and revises plan of care based on assessment.
  • Participate and promote activities regarding Process Improvement.
  • Provides care based upon client's age specific needs.
  • Adheres to nursing staffing and scheduling policy (to include use of overtime).
  • Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified.
  • Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level.
  • Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband.
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
  • Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • Must hold an active RN license in the state of employment or valid multistate compact license, and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Bachelors’ degree preferred.
  • Experience
  • Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
  • Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Current Illinois nursing license.
  • (BLS) certification required.
  • Obtains and renews annually or as recommended by departmental leadership crisis de-escalation certification.
  • Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.

Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms.

Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with activities.

Requires bending, stooping, and walking.

Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.

Work Environment

Risk Exposure: High

FLSA Statement

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.

EEO Statement

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Full-time, nights

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license in Illinois or a multistate compact license. BLS certification is required, and a bachelor's degree or prior behavioral health experience is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Group Therapy
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Nursing Judgment
  • Emergency Care
  • Multidisciplinary Planning

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Sign-On Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$37 - $56/hr
Location
Cahokia, Illinois
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

TOUCHETTE

Touchette Regional Hospital has been serving area residents since its founding in 1958 as Centreville Township Hospital. It is our purpose and mission to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities that rely on us for comprehensive healthcare services.

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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