RN-Psychiatric Hospital - #258053

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Brown County is looking to hire RNs to assist clients

and residents with activities of daily living, provide nursing care,

active treatment and be part of maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Current shifts available include full-time NOC, part-time AM/PM, as well

as AM/NOC weekends. Why choose Brown County? The Community Treatment

Center is a newer built facility with 3 separate units. Nicolet is a

16-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides care to those in a

situational or mental crisis. We are also proud to have an overall

5-star facility rating which also includes a 5-star staffing and a

5-star quality rating! This position offers a competitive minimum

starting wage of \$35.83-\$38.76/hour. We also offer a \$2.00 and \$3.00

shift differential for PM and Night shifts. For eligible positions, we

offer a generous benefits package that includes 8 paid holidays per

year, paid time off, great insurance coverage on the first of the month

following 30 days of employment as well as a participant in the

Wisconsin Retirement System. Brown County Community Treatment Center

offers exciting challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance

to make a difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance.

As an employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and

families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County

has to offer and apply today! Essential Duties Completes

admissions/discharges according to facility policies. Initiates,

implements and updates Integrated Care Plans to provide holistic health

care to clients. Assigns and supervises nursing care of clients by

Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses. Observes, assesses,

implements and documents nursing action in response to change in client

behavior and/or condition. Plans, implements and evaluates procedures

that maintain safe client care. Obtains and transcribes or countersigns

all physician orders. Administers or directs the administration of

medications and treatments. Initiates and/or assists with emergency and

crisis intervention measures. Provides and/or directs client education.

Initiates and contributes to client discharge planning. Complies with

departmental Quality Assurance Standards and participates in Quality

Assurance monitoring. Assists Unit Manager in the completion of position

appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Makes unit rounds and

attends staffings with physicians, recording physician observations and

orders. Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in the nursing facility.

Performs related functions as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory,

techniques and practices of professional nursing. Knowledge of a variety

of medications along with their side effects, side actions and

contraindications. Knowledge of basic abnormal behaviors and major

mental illnesses. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics,

programs and treatment methods. Knowledge of adult medical problems and

treatment approaches. Ability to initiate, maintain and implement an

Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and

apply sound nursing principles in making decisions. Ability to maintain

appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with stress associated with

threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior. Ability to communicate

effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and

maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the

public. Ability to accept and adapt to change. Ability to understand and

carry out polices and procedures governing patient care. Ability to

demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health team

members. Ability to lead, direct and supervise the work of fellow

employees. Ability to work the required hours of the pos tion.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty