Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - FT/Days

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, Wisconsin

Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center

Req ID 555580 Post Date 06/19/2026

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: $20,000

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.

Essential Functions

• Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans
• Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, 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, medications, and coping strategies
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning
• Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
• Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment
• Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs
• Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care
• Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy
• Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Experience

• Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred