Registered Nurse (RN or LPN) - Overnight Shift - Behavioral Health

• Start Date : ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage: RN = 39.80/hr and LPNs = 35/hr
• Shift: 12 hour shifts; Overnights
• Schedule: 7p-7am, with an every-other weekend rotation

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.

Job Description

What you will do in this role:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), 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. 

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 program
• Nurse daily tasks: med pass, assessments, admissions & supervision of C.N.A.’s
• Low medical rehospitalization rates
• Flexible scheduling with rotating weekends
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Ask us about our year long Nursing Leadership Academy program - Grow your career with us.

Qualifications

Floor Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)

What we need from you:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in IL
• Prior floor nurse experience within a skilled nursing facility is helpful
• New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!
• Electronic medical records experience is helpful (Point Click Care or PCC is ideal)

Additional Information

This overview/ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or

qualifications

associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal

Job Description

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.