Registered Nurse - Charge RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Leadership training

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Charge RN to lead nursing teams in a busy inpatient setting. You will coordinate patient care, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to clinical standards and safety protocols.

Available shifts include Days 7a-7:30p and Nights 7p-7:30a with competitive compensation, a performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on compassionate, patient-first care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/mental health a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state/facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Ensure nursing actions align with Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Document changes in patient status and communicate with physicians as needed.
• Administer medications accurately and document controlled substance counts.
• Guide and coordinate unit activities and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

Restraint training

Therapeutic communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license

Job description

• 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

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.

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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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