Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

UHS•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Granite Hills Hospital offers high-quality, patient centered care for the greater Milwaukee community. With a wide range of treatment for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, our mission is to provide much needed outcome-focused care for those who need it most. Our new 120-bed facility will feature evidence-based treatment modalities and a multi-disciplinary team led by expert medical professionals. The 120 beds are split into 5 groups of 24 with enclosed outdoor spaces to promote healing. The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. All new hires MUST attend a full, 2 week orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
Currently licensed to practice by the WI State Board of Nursing or holds a Compact License
CPR certification
Training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment
Successful completion of CPI training and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred

Responsibilities

Prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.