Registered Nurse Adult Psychiatry

About the role

Lead the execution and continuous monitoring of individualized patient care plans to ensure optimal recovery progress and high-quality outcomes. Document the patient care journey with meticulous detail, recording conditions and communicating critical updates to the interdisciplinary team for timely intervention. Coordinate all clinical and therapeutic disciplines to ensure a seamless, cohesive, and patient-centered experience from admission through discharge. Execute physician and nursing orders promptly and precisely to maintain the highest standard of patient safety and treatment adherence. Assess patient discharge needs early and collaborate with the care team to develop comprehensive transition plans for a safe and successful continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and continuous monitoring of individualized patient care plans to ensure optimal recovery progress and high-quality outcomes.
• Document the patient care journey with meticulous detail, recording conditions and communicating critical updates to the interdisciplinary team for timely intervention.
• Cook up all clinical and therapeutic disciplines to ensure a seamless, cohesive, and patient-centered experience from admission through discharge.
• Execute physician and nursing orders promptly and precisely to maintain the highest standard of patient safety and treatment adherence.
• Assess patient discharge needs early and collaborate with the care team to develop comprehensive transition plans for a safe and successful continuum of care.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Preferences

• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Pay

Part-time 0.6 FTE nights | two 12-hour shifts per week 1845-0715 | two weekends in six week schedule and rotating holidays

Schedule

Part-time 0.6 FTE nights | two 12-hour shifts per week 1845-0715 | two weekends in six week schedule and rotating holidays

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Employment Type

• Part-time

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

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