REGISTERED NURSE I (UMP)
Department of Human Services
Chester, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
at Department of Human Services in Chester, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness. Â The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit on an assigned shift. Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental health patient care. Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support ( BLS ). Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care. Monit To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account