Psychiatric RN - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center invites applications for a Registered Nurse–Psychiatric in our behavioral health unit. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care, coordinate treatment plans, administer psychotropic medications, and support recovery in a therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications include ADN with RN license (state or compact), BLS and HWC/CPI as required. Six months of psychiatric experience preferred; BSN preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• ADN is required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in state of practice or compact state.
• BLS and other certifications as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient condition and updates treatment plans.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
• Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions.
• Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans and medications.
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning.
• Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Participates in staff training and orientation; models trauma-informed care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Psychiatric nursing

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center invites applications for a Registered Nurse–Psychiatric in our behavioral health unit. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care, coordinate treatment plans, administer psychotropic medications, and support recovery in a therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications include ADN with RN license (state or compact), BLS and HWC/CPI as required. Six months of psychiatric experience preferred; BSN preferred for advancement.