Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Janesville, Wisconsin
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit.

Requirements:

• Current Wisconsin RN License
• CPR Certification
• Experience in Behavioral Health nursing (years of experience not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year based on typical expectations)

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every-other weekend schedule

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in patient care
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following nursing techniques, policies, standards of care, and state laws
• Document care according to standards
• Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians or hospital policy, including patient and family education
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, including shared governance
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support the patient’s longitudinal plan of care
• Apply critical thinking related to patient safety and experience, escalating issues appropriately

Additional Notes:

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required
• Specialty years of experience not explicitly stated; recommend candidates have relevant Behavioral Health nursing experience