Behavioral Health RN: Direct Care & Group Therapy

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a registered nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies. You will perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments and develop a nursing plan of care aligned with the master treatment plan.

You will participate in treatment team conferences, implement and co-lead group therapy, and evaluate patient responses to interventions, collaborating with the team to adjust goals as needed.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire, accepted by AHA/Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse licensure required prior to hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients according to facility policies.
• Performs initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments and develops a nursing plan of care.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals and interventions.
• Implements and co-leads group therapy sessions; evaluates patient responses and updates care plans.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group therapy support

Care planning

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a registered nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies. You will perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments and develop a nursing plan of care aligned with the master treatment plan.

You will participate in treatment team conferences, implement and co-lead group therapy, and evaluate patient responses to interventions, collaborating with the team to adjust goals as needed.