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Kindred Healthcare•Watertown, WI

About The Position

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Senior Behavioral Health Unit. The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The position coordinates treatment plans, administers medications, and supports the therapeutic milieu to promote patient safety and recovery.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a Compact State RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the time frame specified in facility policy.
Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification within the time frame specified in facility policy.
Strong critical-thinking, clinical-judgment, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors that influence care.
Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting.
Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

Performs psychiatric assessments and develops individualized care plans.
Monitors patient conditions, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments, including psychotropic medications.
Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines.
Participates in group, family, or individual therapeutic interventions.
Educates patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning.
Provides crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed.
Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment.
Participates in staff training and orientation and serves as a role model for trauma-informed care.