Registered Nurse (RN)

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health is seeking an Registered Nurse for its Adolescent Unit. You will provide direct care to patients aged 11-17, develop care plans, and maintain medical records in a behavioral health setting.

The role includes day and night shifts, with a $6 differential starting at 3pm Monday–Friday and an $8 differential on weekends. A valid RN license and psychiatric experience are preferred, with CPR and de-escalation certifications required.

Qualifications

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

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 conditions.
• Ensure orders are legible and transcribed per policy and procedure.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport and maintain professional boundaries with patients.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric experience

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Adolescent Unit

• Monday through Friday, starting at 3pm there is a $6.00 differential.
• On weekends, there is a $8.00 differential for all hours worked.

The Position Includes a Differential Pay Structure

• Monday through Friday, starting at 3pm there is a $6.00 differential.
• On weekends, there is a $8.00 differential for all hours worked.

Shifts Available

• Days: 7:00am - 7:30pm
• Nights: 7:00pm - 7:30am

Are you prepared for the impact you can make as an RN in Behavioral Health? We are looking for Registered Nurses at Shorewood Behavioral Health. This position is working directly with Adolescent patients ages 11-17.

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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