RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorewood Behavioral Health in Madison, WI is actively seeking a Registered Nurse to join a new behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults, and seniors. The RN will assess physical and behavioral health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with state regulations and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes therapeutic communication, coordination of care, and adherence to universal precautions.

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.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience 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 families about health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure order transcription is accurate and documented.
• Assess patient status continuously and report changes to physicians.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Patient education

Therapeutic communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

CPR certified

Job description

Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm
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.

Shifts Available
Days: 7:00am - 7:00pm
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.

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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