Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry

About the role

Stoughton Health has an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Geriatric Psychiatry team on a Full-Time basis. The registered nurse position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in assigned units. The RN maintains accountability for their own practice and delegates/provides direction to other nursing personnel in the unit in accordance with their level of experience and expertise.

Essential functions

• Ability to perform essential functions of a Registered Nurse including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, and evaluation
• Effectively enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices
• Maintains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practices
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates research findings into clinical practice

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing
• Currently licensed by the Board of Licensing and Regulation in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• Current BLS certification at hire
• Non-violent crisis intervention or workplace violence training every two years on a rolling calendar
• Basic Computer Skills: able to perform basic things such as open a document, change font, save a document, write a letter (Beginning Microsoft Office Suite Skills)

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the State of WI
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Requires one year relevant nursing experience or supervisory recommendation
• Must have current BLS certification on hire
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
• PALS certification within 6 months
• Non-violent crisis intervention training every two years on rolling calendar

Schedule

• Full-Time, .9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Scheduled Days: Variable
• Scheduled Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 12-hour shifts
• Every Other Weekend
• Every 3rd Holiday

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan (employer match at hire)
• Medical Insurance (Multiple Health Plan Options)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO at hire)
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Free On Campus Parking

Work environment

This position is an in-person role at our Hospital location. The role supports a collaborative and supportive work culture while providing exceptional, personalized service. Stoughton Health offers a competitive pay rate, shift differential pay, and excellent benefits.