Community Behavioral Health Nurse

Carle Health

. Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient-care and unit-maintenance activities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care procedures, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene assistance, and safe patient handling. Maintains compliance with safety protocols and effectively communicates with patients and healthcare staff.

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Patient Care ProceduresBasic Life Support (BLS)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingVital Signs MonitoringPatient Safety Protocols

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Hard Skills

Patient MeasurementsIntermittent Urinary CatheterizationClean Dressing ChangesPatient Lifting and MovingHygiene AssistanceNutrition AssistanceElimination AssistanceSkin CareActivity AssistanceDocumentation

Soft Skills

Respectful CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Safety EquipmentPatient Care Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

H.S. Diploma/GEDBasic Life Support (BLS)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Industry Keywords

Patient CareInfection ControlQuality AssurancePatient Fall PreventionUnit Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient-care and unit-maintenance activities
Provide hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, and activity assistance
Perform patient measurements including intake and output, vital signs, blood pressure, weights, drains, and abdominal girth
Perform additional trained and certified skills as directed by the nurse, including intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Set up equipment, manage patient belongings, and prepare rooms
Make patient rounds at least every two hours and respond promptly to call lights
Report pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse and complete documentation before leaving the shift
Maintain clean, safe, organized patient rooms and unit areas
Restock supplies, manage SPD exchange cart supplies, complete errands, and perform unit maintenance
Assist with patient lifting, moving, and handling using appropriate safety equipment
Support department goals, quality assurance, infection control, patient fall prevention, and patient satisfaction
Attend educational offerings and maintain current patient-care knowledge
Communicate respectfully with patients, families, nursing staff, peers, and hospital personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days — American Heart Association (AHA)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months — Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Knowledge and skill in applicable patient-care procedures
Ability to perform assigned duties under Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse supervision
Ability to work evening shift, 3p–11:30p
Every other weekend availability
Holiday rotation availability
Ability to maintain patient and staff safety, including proper lifting, transfers, hand hygiene, PPE, and lift equipment use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal opportunity employment
Potential for growth and life-long careers