The registered nurse (RN) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Behavioral Health (Rogers).

• Complete initial assessments and documents as required
• Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as required.
• Implement patient care.
• Adhere to the Nursing department and Hospital’s standards of nursing practice and standards of patient care.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement program on an ongoing basis.
• Carry out leadership function in patient care, staff operations, and department organization.
• Promote department goals and the mission of the Hospital.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment. License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or is required within thirty (30) days of date-of- hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual re- certification is required.
• Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents and adults is preferred.
• At the Hospital’s discretion, may be required to hold a qualified medical professional (QMP) designation. Must be deemed competent to serve as a QMP, as outlined in the Medical Staff bylaws of Rogers Memorial Hospital. This designation is evaluated and potentially renewed at least annually, based on results of the QMP job competency.
• Willing to travel to all 3 hospital locations when needed.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred, as the ability to work in multiple locations is required. Driving record may need approval by Rogers Behavioral Health insurance carrier.

Schedule:  

Known schedule details: 1.0 FTE:  80 hours per pay period with the focus being on PM shift.  Required to work a rotating holiday schedule and every other weekend.

Pool 2: Required to work 8 shifts per scheduling period with the focus being PM shift, 3 of those shifts need to be weekend shifts.  Required to work a rotating holiday schedule.

Shift differential premiums for PMs, nights, weekends and holidays  

Benefits: 

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

Childcare reimbursement offered for positions of 20 hours or more per week.  

Gainshare bonus based on company goals 

401k with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1

Loan relief, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes.  

Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. 

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.