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Registered Nurse - Charge RN

Shorewood Behavioral Health

Madison, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 10

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Overview

RN Charge

Days: 7a-730p Nights: 7p-730a

Competitive differentials

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Why Join

Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
  • Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills

Are you ready to be part of something bigger from the ground up? We're seeking an experienced Charge RN who is passionate about leading teams, driving clinical excellence, and helping build a culture centered on compassionate, patient-first care.

Responsibilities

Registered nurse essential functions

  • Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans.
  • Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
  • Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
  • Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
  • Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
  • Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
  • Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
  • Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
  • Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
  • Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
  • Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
  • Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements

  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
  • One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Requirements

  • EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
  • One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Leadership training provided
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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  • PJACT

Place

City
Madison, Wisconsin
Median rent
$1,413/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$78,050/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.

Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.

Map showing the location of Madison, WI
Approximate location in Madison, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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