Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse Elgin Inpatient Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time | PRN $34 - $41 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications BLS Certification Conflict management

Full Job Description Job Description:

Full-Time | Night Shift (7p-7a) | The Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential support to individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in an inpatient setting. The role blends clinical care, patient education, and active engagement in the milieu to support safety, stability, and recovery.

Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments (medical, behavioral, and substance use history), including withdrawal risk (e.g., CIWA, COWS) and suicide/self harm risk (e.g., C SSRS). Initiate and monitor withdrawal and stabilization protocols; administer PRN/scheduled medications per standing orders and provider directives. Monitor patient responses to medications and treatment interventions and promptly report significant changes or concerns to the appropriate staff. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), clinicians, medical providers, and case management staff to support coordinated patient care. Engage with patients to support individualized treatment plans, encourage participation in recovery programming, and provide support during behavioral health or substance use-related crises. Administer/dispense medications accurately and efficiently in accordance with provider orders, facility protocols, and applicable regulations. Complete medication reconciliation; maintain strict chain of custody for controlled substances; conduct counts and resolve discrepancies. Follow up with provider notes, to accurately obtain medication orders. Lead or cofacilitate psychoeducation groups, and regularly provide education on medication management, and other related topics, including relapse prevention, health promotions, etc. Document assessments, care plans, medication administration (MAR), withdrawal scales, progress notes, and incidents accurately and on time in the EHR. Follow procedures for sharps, bloodborne pathogens, and post exposure protocols. Follow procedures for infection control, including Administer injections when ordered (Tuberculin), Check PPD results and facilitate further action when necessary. Obtain vitals, baseline labs, ECGs as indicated (e.g., QTc monitoring for antipsychotics/ methadone), urine toxicology, and pregnancy tests when appropriate. Adhere to infection prevention/standard precautions; complete fall risk, elopement risk, and safety assessments; maintain a clean and safe care environment. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including state nursing regulations, HIPAA, and facility policies. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and respectful treatment environment for patients and staff.

Core Responsibilities:

Performs comprehensive nursing assessments — including withdrawal risk (CIWA, COWS) and suicide/self-harm risk (C-SSRS), and initiates and monitors withdrawal and stabilization protocols Administers medications accurately per provider orders, maintains strict chain-of-custody and counts for controlled substances, and documents all care, MAR, and progress notes in the EHR Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team; including BHTs, clinicians, providers, and case management — to support coordinated, individualized patient care Leads psychoeducation groups, obtains vitals/labs/screenings as indicated, and maintains a safe, compliant, and therapeutic care environment in accordance with regulatory standards Maintains strict chain-of-custody, counts, and reconciliation for controlled substances, and documents all care, MAR, and progress notes accurately in the

EHR Requirements/Qualifications:

Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of IL.

Experience:

1+ year in behavioral health, substance use, detox, residential, or inpatient setting preferred; new grads considered with strong interest/aptitude. Current BLS certification Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure or crisis situations Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits/Perks:

Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Location:

Elgin, IL