Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Hospital Job Post

Registered Nurse Opportunity:

If you're a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a career opportunity that matches your passion, join our team at North Central Health Care as a Registered Nurse in our Behavioral Health Hospital with adults or youth. With competitive pay and unrivaled benefits, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team that appreciate the positive impact you provide each day! NCHC's Acute Care teams help make a difference for the individuals we serve who are facing both temporary and chronic mental health and substance use challenges.

What You’ll Get:

• The starting pay range for this role is $40.02-$43.58 based on education and experience. In addition, there is a $1.50 - $2.50 per hour shift differential for NOC shift. and up to a $10,000 signing bonus.


• The available shifts are 6:00am - 6:00pm, 8:30am - 8:30pm and 6:00pm - 6:00am. 


• This job is a full-time, in person position. PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.


• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring:

• Degree in Nursing earned at an accredited college or university.


• Current Professional Nurse Registration from the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing


• Current BLS (CPR) Certification


• Preferred certification in Psychiatric Nursing


• Effective communication, documentation and organization skills


• Strong interpersonal skills including attention to detail, compassion, listening, empathy, patience, cooperation, and dependability


• Ability to lift, transport, and support residents


• Exceptional attendance

What a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse does at NCHC:

• Develops and follows a person-centered plan of care addressing each patient’s range in ability to perform activities of daily living.


• Performs and documents risk assessments, preventative measures, and proactive interventions.


• Follows safe medication administration practices.


• Identifies, monitors, assesses and treats individuals with mental health, substance use, and other disorders.


• Accurately assesses for signs/symptoms of withdrawal while reporting and documenting pertinent findings.


• Demonstrates completion of a plan of care for patients that is measurable, achievable, and done in collaboration with the resident/client, family, caregivers and the care team.


• Demonstrates the knowledge of policies and procedures for restraints/seclusions.


• Verbalizes understanding of admission criteria and care for clients in various BHS programs.


• Understands prevention techniques and management of behavior that is harmful to self and others.

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Who We Are:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship, including but not limited to visa sponsorship or employment-based immigration support.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.