Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Rogers Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Madison, WI is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, assessments, and treatment planning in a psychiatric setting. The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and address patient needs through effective discharge planning and safety measures.

Qualified candidates will be licensed as an RN in Wisconsin, hold CPR certification, and have training in managing aggressive patients, with psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment in good standing.
• BSN preferred.
• CPR certification required or within 30 days of hire; re-certification bi-annual.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient within 60 days of hire; annual re-certification.
• Psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• QMP designation may be required as per Medical Staff bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and document as required.
• Collect, record, and analyze admission data within prescribed timeframe.
• Identify and document patient needs, safety concerns, and treatment goals.
• Develop and update the treatment plan; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure adherence to EMTALA, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Psychiatric nursing

QMP designation

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Schedule: PRN – as needed coverage when clinic is open (M-F). No set hours or consistent days.

The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients to help them achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code in the state of employment, professional standards for nursing practice, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. The RN seeks consultation with other health team members as the patient condition and treatment goals warrant, and, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and document as required.
• Collect, record, and analyze data for admission within prescribed timeframe, including:
• Patient strengths and limitations addressed in reaching health goals.
• Cultural, spiritual, and ethnic factors that may impact the course of treatment.
• Patient needs to be addressed at discharge; medical/physical status; history of medication compliance, reactions, and current schedule; and age-specific data.
• Involve patient’s support systems (family, friends) in assessment and documentation.
• Observe and document patient interactions with family and friends; obtain assessment data from support systems as appropriate.
• Act as an advocate for patients: explain rights, obtain signatures on consents, protect privacy and confidentiality, assist in orientation, and follow hospital policies on safety and related procedures.
• Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation; participate in planning and modifying the plan of care; evaluate data from multidisciplinary assessments; participate in care conferences and ensure clear, obtainable treatment goals.
• Review the treatment plan as goals are achieved or updated; develop and interpret the plan with patient/family.
• Identify, interpret, and document information from nursing interviews, observations, physical assessments, and diagnostic data; confer with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Review current lab data and follow up with doctor; evaluate falls risk and implement fall precautions as indicated; identify potential for self-harm, suicidality, or assaultive behavior; develop age-appropriate interventions;
• Assess changes in patient status and document interventions accordingly; implement patient care with emphasis on safe and correct medication administration, including documentation and monitoring of effects and interactions; provide patient education about medications.
• Identify potential patient care problems or instability and exercise leadership to intervene to prevent adverse outcomes; use de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Identify health education needs for patient/family to be addressed before discharge; implement age-appropriate teaching and document in the patient record and treatment plan.
• Organize patient care activities according to priorities, unit needs, and time constraints; ensure adherence to EMTALA and regulatory requirements where applicable; maintain standards of nursing practice and patient care; uphold safety and infection control standards; participate in continuing education and in-service programs; report findings from continuing education to unit staff; attend required in-services and participate in the Performance Improvement program.
• Assist in development and implementation of unit standards of care (e.g., safety levels, unit safety, Kardex); participate in standard care plans and identify system or process improvements; serve on unit committees or projects as assigned.
• Carry out leadership functions in patient care, staff operations, and department organization; participate in committees and meetings; take initiative to upgrade unit standards of care; assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed, including coordination of unit activities and crisis leadership; communicate unit status and projected needs; manage the therapeutic milieu and assign patient care while ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide acuity monitoring to the Patient Accounts department for accurate billing; maintain a primary caseload per unit standards and guide patient care accordingly.
• Participate in projects, tasks, and continuing education to improve professional skills and unit systems; set professional growth goals and work with the Clinical Services manager to achieve them; seek additional projects to support unit needs.
• Promote department goals and the hospital mission; communicate goals to staff; uphold department policies; include external agency requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, state) in practice; educate new staff on regulations; support student interns as directed.
• Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance; participate in in-services/seminars and educate other disciplines on Nursing department regulations.
• Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement teams, and related projects; demonstrate punctuality, effective communication, organization, solution-focused collaboration, and willingness to participate in PI activities.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and accountability; adhere to hospital policies, maintain professional attire, resolve conflicts constructively, and support staffing adjustments as needed for patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Registered nurse licensed in the state of employment in good standing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification (or as required within 30 days of hire); bi-annual re-certification.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient required within 60 days of hire; annual re-certification.
• Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Hospital may require Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) designation; must be deemed competent to serve as QMP as per Medical Staff bylaws. Renewal evaluated at least annually based on QMP competency results.
• Employees at Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under applicable regulations must have psychiatric nursing training or one year of clinical experience with children with mental health disorders.

Benefits and EEO

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EOE/MFDV

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits. For more information, visit the Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation and related resources as applicable.