Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych | PRN

Willow Creek Behavioral Health; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health is seeking a seasoned RN to join as a PRN frontline caregiver in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On-site position requiring two shifts per month; base pay starts at $40 per hour with evening and overnight options (6:00 PM–6:30 AM).

Holiday and weekend requirements apply, and training is expected within 30 days. The role emphasizes psychiatric/behavioral health care, medicine administration, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure safe, patient-centered care for

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and developing nursing care plans.
• Document and maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders with appropriate patient identifiers.
• Monitor patient status, communicate changes to providers, and escalate as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and hand-off reports to oncoming staff.

Skills

RN license

Behavioral health experience

Medication administration

CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

**About the Job:**Willow Creek Behavioral Health is looking for seasoned RNs to join their team. -PRN requirement of 2 shifts per month -Base Pay starts at $40 per hour -Shift times 6-630pm or 6-630am -Holiday & weekend requirements -Ability to complete training within 30 days -Much more!**Roles and Responsibilities:****EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.* One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.* **Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.*** Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.* Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.* Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.* 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.**WORK LOCATION:**This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.* Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.* Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.* Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.* Accurately administers medications per ordered utilizing at least two patient identifiers.* Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.* Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.* Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.* Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.* Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.* Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.* Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.* Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.* Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.Why Willow Creek Behavioral Health?Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Willow Creek Behavioral Health is an EOE.