RN Senior Behavioral Health Unit Full Time Nights Weekend Program - Full-time / Part-time

$15,000 Sign On Bonus paid out in a lump sum within 30 days of start!

Weekend Program - Friday - Sunday

Full Time .9 FTE; three 12 hours shifts per weekend

NOC Shift - Weekend & NOC Shift Differentials!

The Senior Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides individualized psychiatric nursing care in a professional, competent, efficient, safe, compassionate, and caring manner. The RN assesses the patients’ needs, plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of patient care. This position carries out these responsibilities independently with the guidance of accepted nursing and department practice as well as directed by medical staff. This position provides the knowledge and skills to meet physician, patient, staff, and/or WRMC needs and performs in accordance with WRMC standards and policies. The Registered Nurse directs the nursing care activities of paraprofessionals or other nursing team members and provides nursing leadership. The RN is responsible for assuring patient safety at all times and facilitates effective communication with patients, support personnel and member of the healthcare team. This position provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

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Watertown Regional Medical Center offers a great work environment, competitive pay and benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Short-Term Disability 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Forgiveness
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-site Fitness Center
• RethinkCare
• Virta

Voluntary Benefits

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Legal Services Plan
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Discount Mall

At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of WRMC is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today. 

• Associate’s degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Currently licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Applies analytical and participative behavior to problem solving techniques and decision making.
• Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile and irrational behaviors of patients.
• Must be able to respond immediately in crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members.
• Knowledge of Memory care and falls risks
• Ability and comfortability to work with Geriatric and all populations
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and its impact on clinical practice.
• Knowledge of the interface effects with other healthcare disciplines and systems.
• Provides, manages, integrates, and coordinates health prevention, protection, illness prevention, restoration, rehabilitation, and palliative care for patients.
• Relates to patients, Physicians and peers to develop and maintain effective work/patient relationships.
• Operates mechanical equipment and expands knowledge through keeping up with advanced technology.
• Initiates work assignments independently without specific direction.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability according to legal, ethical, professional, educational, and personal development goals.
• Prioritizes work and meets changing demands and deadlines.
• Updates and develops continuous skills to provide care to the changing patient population providing for their growth and developmental needs.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control hospital procedures.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Knowledge of basic aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogens.