Registered Nurse - Charge RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Charge RN provides and coordinates patient care, assesses physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families. The role delivers nursing services within applicable state nursing practice standards and facility and corporate policies. The Charge RN also coordinates unit activities as directed and communicates therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in treatment.

Available shifts are days, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and nights, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Competitive differentials are available. The employer describes the role as an opportunity to lead teams, support clinical excellence, and help build a culture of compassionate, patient-first care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as 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 depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of practice defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations and applicable policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbally received physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed according to policy and procedure.
• Continuously assess patient status and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication response concerns, 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 ordered notes.
• Accurately 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, including respecting personal space and providing direct attention.
• 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.
• 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