Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Psychiatric (Med/Psych)

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Psychiatric (Med/Psych)

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Shift: 12-Hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Med/Psych RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with both medical and behavioral health needs. The RN will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with medical and psychiatric conditions and develop individualized care plans
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and changes in physical and mental health
• Administer medications, including psychotropic medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions using evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support when needed
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment while managing challenging patient behaviors
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuing education
• Advocate for patients to ensure access to appropriate medical and behavioral health services
  
  

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN License
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification
• Minimum 2–3 years of Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric Nursing experience
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their interactions with medical treatments
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or current enrollment in a BSN program
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
• Previous experience in Medical Psychiatric, Behavioral Health, or Med/Surg Telemetry settings
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  
  

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