Company DescriptionRegistered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary: RN $35/hr $2/shift diff for nightsLPN $32/hr $2 shift diff for nightsSchedule: Nights; Full-time or part-time Shifts available: 12 hour shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am Newly licensed grads are welcome to apply! You’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors. When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.A little more about our center:West Chicago Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) with 120 beds, proudly serving the behavioral/psych population. We are in a quiet residential area, across the street from an elementary school and easy to commute to. A few key highlights:5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!The average age of our patients is 35-55 and the most common diagnoses are schizophrenia, bi-polar and major depressive disorders.Our residents have created a garden club, a poetry club and are eager to interact with you. Many of them return to the community (or home) after residing with us.We welcome new grads and work with students from multiple schools/universities in the area.Our nurse orientation program is extensive – let us teach you.Our team gets excited about casual Fridays and fun events like ‘ugly sweater days’. Come join us.The National Association of Rehab Providers & Agencies (NARA) awarded Transitional Care Management their “Impact Award” for 2023 for our Life Skills Programming. This center is using that very same “Life Skills Program” and changing lives every day. Ask us about it during your interview – we’d be delighted to share our Social Services success stories. It’s so much more than what your current Psych/Social team is doing now!Job DescriptionWhat you will do in this role: As a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be joining a team of nursing professionals dedicated to providing excellent clinical care. Some have been with us for a long time and can mentor others. You will help patients reach their clinical goals and work side by side with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our Floor Nurses are among the best & they would love to have you join them.What’s in it for you: Casual Fridays & manageable workload – no wound care or IVs, most can transfer themselves (not a lot of lifting) & we have a great falls prevention programNurse daily tasks: med pass, assessments, admissions & supervision of C.N.A.’sLow medical rehospitalization ratesFlexible scheduling with rotating weekendsEmployee recognition programAnnual merit increase opportunitiesRefer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.Ask us about our Director of Nursing and AIT training programs. A one year intensive hands-on & classroom program to help prepare you for the next step in your career!QualificationsWhat we need from you:Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in ILPrior experience in a SNF or ICF preferredPrior experience or desire to work with behavioral population New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!Electronic medical records experience is helpful (Point Click Care or PCC is ideal)If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.Additional InformationNote: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.