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APH Child/Adolescent RN Zero Assign

Advocate Health · Wauwatosa, WI

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to de-escalate a child or teenager who was becoming physically aggressive or self-harming. What did you actually do, step by step?

whether the candidate has real, specific verbal de-escalation experience versus textbook knowledge

Tell me about a shift where you walked onto a child/adolescent psych unit you don't work regularly and had to get up to speed fast. What did you do first?

adaptability and onboarding instincts needed for a float-style role

How do you approach building trust with a child or adolescent patient who has a history of trauma and is guarded with adults, including staff?

therapeutic communication skill specific to pediatric psychiatric patients

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a treatment decision from a psychiatrist or the care team regarding a young patient. How did you handle it?

advocacy skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team without undermining care

Describe a time you noticed early warning signs that a patient was heading toward crisis before anyone else on the floor caught it.

clinical observation skills and proactive risk assessment specific to psychiatric nursing

Technical

What's your experience with physical holds or restraints on younger patients, and how do you decide when that line has been crossed from verbal intervention to hands-on intervention?

comfort and competence with the physical intervention protocols this job requires, including knowing when restraint is appropriate

What does a full nursing assessment look like for you at the start of a shift on a child/adolescent inpatient unit, and what are you specifically watching for that you wouldn't watch for on an adult unit?

knowledge of pediatric-specific psychiatric assessment and risk indicators

How do you document a behavioral incident, like a restraint or a self-harm attempt, so it holds up for both clinical continuity and regulatory review?

documentation rigor given the legal and compliance weight of behavioral health incidents

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a 14-year-old who is refusing medication and starting to escalate toward the rest of the milieu.

clinical judgment under pressure and ability to balance patient rights with unit safety

This unit runs on a zero-assign, minimum 16 hours a month schedule with various shifts. How do you keep your clinical skills and unit familiarity sharp when you're not there every week?

self-directed professional maintenance and realistic fit with a low-guarantee, flexible schedule

A parent shows up during visiting hours upset about their child's treatment plan and starts raising their voice in front of other families. What do you do?

family communication skills and ability to protect the milieu while managing conflict

You're doing a 150-pound assisted sliding transfer or physically intervening with a much larger adolescent than you expected. How do you protect yourself and the patient in that moment?

awareness of physical safety protocols and realistic preparedness for the job's physical demands

Two patients get into a conflict in the common area at the same time a new admission is coming in. How do you prioritize and who do you pull in for help?

triage judgment and teamwork under competing demands typical of an inpatient psych floor

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Department: 34907 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health: IU Child and Adolescent Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Minimum 16 hours per month. Various Shifts. 1/6 Required Holiday Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health C/A Inpatient Unit APH   Wauwatosa, WI United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters . Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Where You Will Work:   Come join our team at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in the Child/Adolescent Inpatient unit We’re Looking For:   • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association   What You’ll Do:   • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.   • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.   About This Location:    At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital you can count on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care in the state. Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, our facility offers an ideal healing setting for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health or substance concerns. From our landscaped garden areas to our use of pet therapy dogs, we create a patient-focused, healing treatment experience that fosters recovery. You can rest assured that our team’s expertise and compassion will help you or your loved one begin the journey to recovery in a caring, confidential and comfortable environment. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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