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Registered Nurse

Rogers Behavioral Health · Brown Deer, WI · Part 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 verbal de-escalation with a patient who was becoming agitated.

What they are checking: Whether they can calm escalating behavior with words first, which protects patients and staff on a psychiatric unit.

How do you stay alert and safe on an overnight shift when most patients are asleep?

What they are checking: Whether they keep up rounds and observation on NOC shifts, when quiet hours can hide risk.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a provider's order. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they advocate for patient safety through proper channels when an order seems wrong.

How do you take care of yourself working with patients in acute psychiatric crisis?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy coping habits that prevent burnout in demanding behavioral health work.

What would you do

A patient refuses their scheduled psychiatric medication on night shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient rights, explore the reason, document clearly and notify the provider appropriately.

You notice a patient during rounds who seems to be hiding something under their blanket. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they act on safety concerns like contraband or self-harm promptly but respectfully.

A patient has a medical issue, like a sudden drop in blood sugar, on a psychiatric unit at 3 a.m. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep strong medical nursing skills and know how to escalate in a psychiatric setting.

About the work

Walk me through your admission assessment for a patient arriving overnight with suicidal thoughts.

What they are checking: Whether they do a thorough risk, physical and psychosocial assessment, including cultural and spiritual factors, within the required timeframe.

How do you monitor a patient on PRN medication for both effect and side effects?

What they are checking: Whether they know to reassess after PRNs and watch for sedation, falls and reactions like EPS.

What does the Nurse Practice Act mean for what you can and cannot delegate to a mental health technician?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their scope and delegation responsibilities, which the posting names directly.

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

What they are checking: Whether they write objective, timely notes that support patient care and meet legal standards.

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The full job description

As published by Rogers Behavioral Health.

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. Join our inpatient behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults or children/adolescents receiving mental health treatment. Schedule: Part-Time, 24-32 hours/week Available Shifts: • Days: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM • PMs: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM • Nights: 11:00 PM–7:30 AM Responsibilities: • Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care • Complete physical and mental health assessments • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and interdisciplinary team members • Develop and implement individualized care plans • Administer medications and monitor patient progress • Communicate effectively with patients and families New graduates encouraged to apply! 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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