Registered Nurse - Charge RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Charge RN provides and coordinates patient care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs, developing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating patients and families. The role delivers nursing services within applicable state nursing practice requirements and facility and corporate policies. The Charge RN also coordinates unit activities as directed and communicates professionally and therapeutically with patients, visitors, colleagues, and others involved in treatment.

This role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current or eligible Registered Nurse license for the state of employment. One year of nursing experience is required. Shifts are available for days (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) and nights (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.).

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification required.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within applicable nursing practice standards, state regulations, and facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure verbal physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed according to policy.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, changes in medical status related to medication response, and related challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
• Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately according to orders.
• Document controlled-substance medication counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give patients direct attention, and maintain rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Competitive shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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