About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
- Department: Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit
- Schedule: Day shift | PRN
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Serve as a vital link between medical staff, administrators and community partners to ensure seamless communication and collaborative patient care.
- Connect uninsured and underinsured patients with essential community resources and follow-up care to support their ongoing health and recovery journeys.
- Coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and champion educational initiatives to continuously elevate the quality of care our teams provide.
- Track program outcomes and analyze healthcare data to recommend process improvements that enhance facility operations and patient experiences.
### What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s): Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credential(s): BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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