Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time

Acadia Healthcare; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital in Madison, WI, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our newly built 120-bed facility specializing in acute and outpatient psychiatric care for diverse patient populations. You will assess, plan, and implement nursing care across shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to policies.

The role requires an accredited nursing education and an active RN license in Wisconsin, with CPR/de-escalation certification and at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license for the state of employment.
• Minimum one year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications and document controlled substances as required.
• Communicate with physicians and team about changes in patient status.
• Provide nursing care within the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Therapeutic communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

RN license (state requirements)

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:

Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Nights: 7:00pm - 7:00am

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 BRAND NEW state-of-the-art 120-bed behavioral healthcare hospital is located in Madison, WI. Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital will specialize in providing comprehensive acute and outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. The hospital will offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), along with the development of specialized programs to meet community need.

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 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

• 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.