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Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

You'll provide direct care to behavioral health patients.

Posted Sep 22 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Evening shift · PM shifts: Mon, Tue, Wed in week 1; Mon, Wed, Thu in week 2 Evening Shift (United States of America) Week 1: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Pm shift, Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday PM shift.24 hours a week
Unit and setting
Behavioral Health (BH IP) department · Behavioral Health Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patientsbehavioral health patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Wisconsin RN license Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Check your license
License
RN license issued by a compact state, as an alternative to the Wisconsin license Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Check your license
Certification
BLS HCP from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school, or education equivalent for licensing Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

The role and schedule

Day to day
supervising LPNs and techs Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
Day to day
patient and family teaching Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
Day to day
multidisciplinary treatment planning Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
Charting
Electronic Health Record (EHR) documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record
Weekends
No weekends now; every other weekend PM shift may be added later -Currently no weekends but anticipate schedule will adjust in future to include every other weekend PM shift.
Holidays
Every other holiday -Every other holiday
Details
Constant standing and walking Constant standing and walking.
Details
Occasional lifting and moving of patients Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on SSM Health’s careers page.

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It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Department: Behavioral Health

Schedule

Week 1: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Pm shift, Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday PM shift. -Every other holiday -Currently no weekends but anticipate schedule will adjust in future to include every other weekend PM shift. Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday Job

Summary

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Job Responsibilities and

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures. Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition. Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.

Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures. Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders. Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.

Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs. Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1200000038 BH IP Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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