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Registered Nurse - Inpatient: Full-Time (PM & NOC Available!)

Rogers Behavioral Health · West Allis, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used de-escalation with a patient who was becoming aggressive.

What they are checking: Whether they can calm a crisis with words and presence before it turns physical.

Tell me about a time you collaborated with a psychiatrist, therapist or dietitian to change a patient's care.

What they are checking: Whether they work actively within the interdisciplinary team, as the posting describes.

What makes you want to do inpatient behavioral health nursing full time?

What they are checking: Whether their motivation is strong and realistic enough for a demanding inpatient setting.

What would you do

A patient asks for a PRN for anxiety for the third time in a few hours. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they reassess, offer non-drug options and talk to the provider about the pattern.

You are short-staffed on a PM shift and the unit is escalating. How do you keep everyone safe?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize, delegate to techs and call for support early when the unit is tense.

About the work

How do you complete both a physical and mental health assessment on a new inpatient admission?

What they are checking: Whether they assess the whole person, which inpatient behavioral health nursing requires.

How would you care for an adolescent patient differently from an adult on the unit?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt communication and care for children and teens, since the role may serve either.

How do you build an individualized care plan with a patient who does not want to be in the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage reluctant patients and set realistic, collaborative goals.

What are your responsibilities around restraint or seclusion if it becomes necessary?

What they are checking: Whether they know the rules, monitoring and documentation for emergency safety interventions.

How do you give medications safely on a unit where patients may try to hide or hoard pills?

What they are checking: Whether they use mouth checks and other safeguards to prevent misuse and overdose.

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The full job description

As published by Rogers Behavioral Health.

New Employee Retention Bonus Up to *$15,000.00 retention bonus available! (New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months) The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) 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 Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the health team as the patient’s condition and treatment goals warrant. He/She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes. Job Duties & Responsibilities:​ Program(s): Mental Health Recovery Adult & Mental Health Recovery Child/Adolescent Click here to learn what a Nursing position at Rogers entails! Schedule: 32-36 hours a week Shifts Available: PM Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm), NOC Shift (7:00pm-7:00am) Job Duties: • Implement patient care. • Assess patients both physically and mentally. • Collaborate with Psychiatrist, Therapist, Dietitians, and other members of our clinical team to develop appropriate plans of care. • Communicate with patients and their families. • Administer medication. Education/Training 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 Health 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. • Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have either training in psychiatric nursing, including training in work with children with mental health disorders, or one (1) year of experience working in a clinical setting with these children. 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. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee share program • Life/disability insurance • Flex spending accounts • Tuition reimbursement • Health and wellness program • Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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