Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Wisconsin
Department: Behavioral Health / Mental Health Services
Employment Type: ContractPosition SummaryThe Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral health conditions. The RN collaborates with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The ideal candidate promotes a safe therapeutic environment while supporting patients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including mental status evaluations and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Monitor patients for changes in mental, emotional, and physical health status.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
QualificationsRequired
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing or eligibility to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), as applicable.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One (1) year of behavioral health, psychiatric, emergency, or acute care nursing experience.
- Advanced Crisis Prevention, CPI, or equivalent de-escalation training.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, if required by the facility.