Behavioral Health RN (Night Shift) — Impactful Care

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health in Madison, WI, is seeking Registered Nurses for a BRAND NEW 120-bed behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults and seniors with mental health and substance use disorders. Shifts include day and night rotations, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities cover assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and patient/family education within state regulations and facility policies. Join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license or eligibility to practice in the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license or eligibility to practice in the state

One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification

First aid may be required

Job description

Shorewood Behavioral Health in Madison, WI, is seeking Registered Nurses for a BRAND NEW 120-bed behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults and seniors with mental health and substance use disorders. Shifts include day and night rotations, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities cover assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and patient/family education within state regulations and facility policies. Join our dedicated team.