Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Green Bay, WI

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

* Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants after 90 days

* Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

* Career and Growth Opportunities

* New Grad Residency Program

* Flexible Shifts/Self-Scheduling

Position Summary (12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week)

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (Preferred)

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN)

Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Handle with Care- Advanced (within 90 days)

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.