RN - Inpatient - Psychiatry
About The Position
The remarkable team on our inpatient psychiatry unit at Wisconsin’s top-ranked hospital is seeking an experienced 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. You will function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team, providing nurse driven collaboration and patient-centered care. You will also serve as a trusted support system and educator for patients, helping them navigate their treatment journey with dignity, understanding and hope.
Requirements
- 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 Required
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
