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Registered Nurse (Inpatient) - LTE

Waukesha County, WI·Waukesha, Wisconsin

$36 - $47/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide specialized inpatient mental health and substance use treatment services to community members. They will work collaboratively with recovery teams and clinical leaders to support patients in their recovery journey.

Salary Range

$36.00 - $47.48

Work assignment details

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a talented and compassionate LTE Registered Nurse to serve community members working towards bettering their mental health. The Mental Health Center is certified to provide mental health and substance use inpatient treatment services and maintains a close working relationship with Waukesha Memorial Hospital and other community agencies and partners.

This opportunity will provide you with

  • A great place to begin or continue your career goals
  • A secure job filled with challenge and endless opportunity that provides high satisfaction when making a difference in someone's life
  • An opportunity to contribute to society and Waukesha County
  • A high percentage of time with patients delivering specialized care
  • Support of a large Health & Human Services department
  • Work with experienced clinical leaders
  • Opportunity to master new clinical skills
  • An environment where innovation is encouraged
  • The ability to be creative and suggest new paths to patients
  • Ongoing training for personal and professional development
  • Work-Life balance; nurses at the Mental Health Center rarely work weekends or holidays
  • Earn excellent pay and benefits which includes a well-funded, stellar retirement plan

The Mental Health Center Team Vision The services offered at the Mental Health Center focus on resilience, successful community living, and great life satisfaction.

The hardworking staff aim to provide meaningful participation of consumers and their recovery teams (families or other chosen support systems) as partners in the recovery process.

The staff also strives to provide active participation and consumer feedback through the CCS Coordinating Committee.

This flexible and creative workforce empowers consumers to lead their recovery journey by building skills and efficiently utilizing available resources, including natural supports, to achieve positive recovery outcomes.

It is an honor when new staff join this team, it can be considered a calling to do this important work.

For more information on the Mental Health Center watch here

https://youtu.be/lSWwpzExG38 [https://youtu.be/lSWwpzExG38].

Why Come Work for HHS? [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waukeshacounty.gov%2Fmedia%2Fauabyqfi%2Fhhsrecruitment.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cndurr%40waukeshacounty.gov%7Cffb8ffbd87384c54d3df08de6f38791f%7Ce73e7aacbf234753b33df405529c3fb6%7C0%7C0%7C639070485528096344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WdJ50i50a5ktiH38C7Bf4Zomt6gJQ9%2FZUxxbsyjYvOc%3D&reserved=0]

Classification specification

To view the full classification specification for Registered Nurse click here [http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/ycwh5xac/registered-nurse.pdf].

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. Graduation from a recognized registered nursing education program. 2. A. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.

OR

B. Temporary State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse permit and attainment of the Registered Nurse license within 6 months of employment.

About Us

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov [https://www.waukeshacounty.gov]

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized registered nursing education program. A current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit with attainment of the license within 6 months is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Patient care
  • Recovery support
  • Clinical skills
  • Mental health care
  • Substance use treatment
  • Registered nursing
  • Inpatient care
  • Lean principles

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance
  • On-site fitness center
  • Health and wellness clinic

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $47/hr
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Waukesha County, WI

As a "Triple-A"​ bond-rated county, Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner. We are focused on delivering high quality, essential services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way,"​ Waukesha County values: Teamwork and...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryGovernment Administration
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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