RN - Inpatient - Psychiatry

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse with a deep commitment to mental health? The remarkable team on our inpatient psychiatry unit at Wisconsin’s top-ranked hospital is growing. We are seeking an experienced inpatient psychiatric RN to practice in an environment where work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is profound. As a RN on this unit, you will have the opportunity to: Practice in a safe environment on a locked 18-bed med/psych unit caring for acutely ill adult patients who have a variety of comorbidities and psychiatric conditions. Function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team, providing nurse driven collaboration and patient-centered care. Serve as a trusted support system and educator for patients, helping them navigate their treatment journey with dignity, understanding and hope. Interested? Click here to learn more from a nurse on the unit! At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Required

Nice To Haves

Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Relevant Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Practice in a safe environment on a locked 18-bed med/psych unit caring for acutely ill adult patients who have a variety of comorbidities and psychiatric conditions.
Function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team, providing nurse driven collaboration and patient-centered care.
Serve as a trusted support system and educator for patients, helping them navigate their treatment journey with dignity, understanding and hope.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.