Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Adult Psychiatry department at Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The position is full-time, with night shifts. The nurse will be responsible for leading comprehensive patient assessments, designing and adapting nursing care plans, facilitating therapeutic growth through group therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and advocating for patient outcomes.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive patient assessments by evaluating bio-psychosocial needs to create a foundation for personalized, high-quality care.
Design and adapt nursing care plans that align with the master treatment strategy, ensuring every intervention is tailored to the patient's specific age and recovery goals.
Facilitate therapeutic growth by conducting or co-leading group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patient breakthroughs.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate progress and pivot treatment strategies in real-time, ensuring care remains responsive to the patient's evolving status.
Advocate for patient outcomes by translating clinical observations into actionable insights during treatment conferences to refine and elevate recovery objectives.