Waukesha County, WI·Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provide nursing support for clients receiving psychiatric prescribing services in an outpatient behavioral health and substance use clinic. Duties include administering medications, performing assessments, and coordinating care with pharmacies and prescribers.
$31.09 - $47.48
Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our nursing team within the Outpatient Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services Clinic.
This is a regular full-time benefitted position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Outpatient Clinic is located within the Waukesha County Human Services Center (514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha).
Primary duties will include nursing support for clients receiving psychiatric prescribing services within the Waukesha County DHHS outpatient services array.
Support services may include: Administering injectable psychotropic medication, vitals assessment, health education, urine drug screens, coordination with pharmacies and psychiatric prescribers, order entry, triage of client inquiries regarding symptoms or medication needs, and other nursing duties as identified.
The Department may choose to underfill this position at the Licensed Practical Nurse level. The pay range for LPN is $31.09 - $41.01.
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.
B. Temporary State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse permit and attainment of the Registered Nurse license within 6 months of employment.
To view the full classification specification for Licensed Practical Nurse, click here [http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/media/dz4lstun/licensed-practical-nurse.pdf].
1. Graduation from a recognized program in practical nursing.
2. Licensure for practical nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
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?"
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.
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.
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.
Market context
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