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Registered Nurse - Inpatient - New Grads Welcome!

Rogers Behavioral Health · Oconomowoc, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 28, 2024 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

This role welcomes new grads. What from your clinicals or past work prepares you for an inpatient psychiatric unit?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect their experience to psych nursing honestly, including what they still need to learn.

Tell me about a time you had to delegate to a tech or aide. How did you make sure it got done right?

What they are checking: Whether they can delegate clearly and follow up, which RNs on inpatient units do constantly.

What do you do to take care of yourself after a hard shift on a psychiatric unit?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic ways to manage stress so they last in the role.

What would you do

A patient refuses their scheduled medication and becomes agitated when you ask again. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the right to refuse, document properly and use de-escalation instead of pressure.

You are the nurse on a PM shift and two patients need you at the same moment, one with chest pain and one threatening to hurt themselves. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage immediate safety risks and use the team instead of trying to do everything alone.

How would you explain a new medication to a patient who is paranoid about being poisoned?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach patients with compassion and adjust to symptoms that affect trust.

About the work

You assess patients both physically and mentally. Tell me how you would assess a newly admitted patient who is withdrawn and not eating.

What they are checking: Whether they look at medical causes and risks, not just the psychiatric picture.

What do you know about the Nurse Practice Act in Wisconsin and how it shapes what you can and cannot do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their legal scope, which the posting names as governing the role.

How do you document a behavioral incident so it is accurate and useful to the next shift?

What they are checking: Whether their charting is objective and specific enough to protect patients and the hospital.

When would you call the psychiatrist or provider in the middle of the night?

What they are checking: Whether they know when a change in condition needs a provider and are willing to make that call.

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The full job description

As published by Rogers Behavioral Health.

*Up to $15,000 Retention Bonus Available! 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:​ The Registered Nurse will be working on an inpatient unit at our Oconomowoc campus. Schedule: Full-time opportunities are available! (32-36 hours/week) Shifts Available: PM and NOC shifts available! • PM shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) • NOC Shift (11:00pm-7:30am) 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. Are You Ready to Make a Difference? • Comprehensive Benefits: Your well-being matters to us! • Already have benefits? We have a waiver incentive program available. • Paid Time Off: PTO plus a floating holiday and additional wellness days. • 401K: Plan for your future with our 401K program. • Loan Assistance: Let us help with your educational loans. • Tuition Reimbursement: We support your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. Additional Job Description: 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)

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