Behavioral Health Psych Nurse - Full Time Days

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Requirements

• ADN required; BSN preferred
• 1+ year nursing experience required
• 1+ years experience with patients having co-occurring behavioral health presentations, or in psychiatric or behavioral health required
• Experience with diverse populations
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pediatric medical setting preferred
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health consultation to interdisciplinary teams, guiding care for psychiatric and psychosocial needs
• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and coordinate appropriate care and referrals
• Collaborate to develop individualized, integrated care plans for pediatric patients and families
• Apply evidence-based practices and the nursing process to drive optimal patient outcomes
• Support crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe patient care environments
• Maintain accurate, compliant EMR documentation of interventions, outcomes, and services
• Partner with care teams to ensure effective communication and care coordination
• Contribute to policy development, program improvement, and regulatory readiness
• Create culturally responsive education materials for patients, families, and staff
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting team development and quality care delivery

Benefits

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree