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Charge Registered Nurse

Wellpath

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

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The Charge Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing the total health care delivery system in their assigned nursing unit, including the collection and evaluation of health status data, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They provide direct supervision of patient teaching and ensure that ancillary personnel only perform services for which they are qualified. The Charge RN is accountable for the overall quality of patient care in their assigned unit.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Prefer a minimum of one-year clinical experience
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment
  • Current CPR Certification
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift

Benefits

  • Wellness program
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement

About the employer

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Wellpath
Hiring organization

Wellpath is a healthcare organization specializing in providing medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved, vulnerable, and overlooked populations, primarily in correctional and detention settings. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Wellpath operates across multiple facilities, including juvenile detention centers and…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven organization with a people-first culture
  • Excellent career growth opportunities and ongoing training/development for licensed and unlicensed staff
  • DailyPay option allowing employees to receive earnings as they work

What reviewers flag

  • Work setting is within correctional/detention facilities, which may present unique challenges compared to traditional healthcare environments
  • Complex regulatory compliance requirements across multiple standards (ACA, NCCHC, state and local regulations, accreditation bodies)
  • Patient population consists of incarcerated or detained individuals, which can involve challenging clinical and behavioral scenarios
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Living in Franklin, WI

Franklin sits southwest of Milwaukee, offering a quieter suburban setting with easy access to big-city healthcare systems and amenities. It's a practical home base for nurses who prefer a calmer pace between shifts.

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State price level · Wisconsin
94.1
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,458/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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