RN Clinical Lead Behavioral Health

Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Department: Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | 3x12s | Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Salary: $45.30 - $63.95 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership to ensure clinical objectives are met and high‑quality patient care is delivered.
• Assess daily patient care needs, assign and direct nursing/support staff, and prioritize operations based on patient and physician demands.
• Oversee workflow, address patient care concerns, and ensure adequate resources, materials, and supplies for safe, efficient operations.
• Contribute to hiring, training, performance development, and evaluation of staff.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• A minimum of 1 year of Charge Nurse or Lead Role experience required.
• Inpatient acute behavioral health experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.