Registered Nurse - Charge RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Leadership training & professional dev

Job summary

ACADIA HEALTHCARE is seeking an experienced Charge RN in Madison, WI to lead a nursing team in a behavioral health setting. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient-first care, and team leadership.

You will oversee care coordination, nursing plans, and ensure compliance with nursing standards while maintaining detailed medical records and effective communication with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral/substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed
• Ensure patient status is assessed and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport with patients.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

Available Shifts:

Days: 7a-730p

Nights: 7p-730a

Competitive differentials

Why Join:

• Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills

Are you ready to be part of something bigger from the ground up? We're seeking an experienced Charge RN who is passionate about leading teams, driving clinical excellence, and helping build a culture centered on compassionate, patient-first care.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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