Registered Nurse Behavioral Health U37

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

12d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Performs initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments and develops nursing plans of care consistent with master treatment plans. Participates in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions according to each patient's age-related and problem-specific needs. Implements nursing plans of care, conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions, evaluates patient responses to interventions, and revises care plans in collaboration with the treatment team as patient status changes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credential obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of the hire date or job transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Perform initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Develop nursing plans of care consistent with master treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions for patients' age-related and problem-specific needs.
• Implement nursing plans of care for assigned patients.
• Conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patients' responses to interventions and revise nursing plans of care as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives, and interventions in response to changes in patient status.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

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