Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Full Time) with Outagamie County

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Full Time) with Outagamie County

Salary

$64,708.80 - $68,640.00 Annually

Location

Appleton, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2402928

Department

DHHS Mental Health

Opening Date

05/02/2024

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Limited On-call crisis rotation with flexibility in schedule required.

CORE  VALUES

Invested in Serving
Devoted to positively impacting our communities

Better Together
Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect

Create Progress
Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed

Support Through Compassion
Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community

Position Purpose

Looking for a lower-stress nursing job in Wisconsin? We're hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with limited on-call crisis rotation but you will need schedule flexibility. You'll train with other nurses upon hire and you would focus on mental health as this position is with the Outagamie County Mental Health Division.  This position does have little direct clinical with patients. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you'll administer medication, evaluate client status and needs, and collaborate with other agencies to manage symptoms. Apply now to work at our County Administration Building location in Appleton, WI. RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin required.  

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mental Health Services, the Psychiatric Nurse performs various duties regarding the nursing needs of clients under psychiatric care; administers medication, evaluates client status and needs, etc.  

Location: County Administration Building at 320 S Walnut St in Appleton, WI
Hours are:  Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Limited On-call crisis rotation with flexibility in schedule required.
This position is available for Comp Time.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

  • Complete and record vitals for telehealth and in-house psychiatric appointments as needed.
  • Assist with the monitoring of medication consents.
  • Assist psychiatric providers as needed throughout the client’s appointment.
  • Assist clients with scheduling of psychiatric appointment.
  • Obtains information from clients, family members or others when needed.
  • Collaborate with other agencies to address nursing or medication management concerns and symptom management.
  • Provides ongoing symptom assessment and mental status exams if needed at each client contact.
  • Orders refills of medications at pharmacies under the direction of a psychiatrist and maintains records for medication fee waivers.
  • Organizes and administers injection clinics and/or administers and observes effects of medications for all clients under the direction of a psychiatrist and maintains on-going physician orders.
  • Provides individuals and family members with information regarding services which best meet their needs and desires; communicates medical changes and related issues to appropriate parties.
  • Provides educational presentations to the public when deemed needed.
  • Preforms on-call services as assigned.
  • Attends Unit and other meetings as required.
  • Maintains clinical files and accurate records, as appropriate, and prepares reports as required for coordination of the case and by State and Medical Assistance guidelines.
  • Maintains nursing licensure and stays abreast of professional, ethical and legal issues within the defined field.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
  • Two years’ experience working with the target population preferred but not required.

Required or Preferred Skills

  • Ability to operate nursing equipment including syringes, medical equipment including manual and automatic blood pressure instruments, etc.
  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, dictaphone, photocopier, calculator, and telephone.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle or have transportation accommodations available for work related activities (as needed for Crisis on-call work responsibilities).
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percent’s, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
  • Knowledge of local community resources.
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including client charts, medical forms, medication error reports, and other lab reports; psychological evaluations and other assessment reports, school records, professional literature, policy and procedure manuals, diagnostic manuals, physician orders, hospital charts, etc.
  • Ability to accurately read prescriptions and prepare psychotropic medication for the injection clinic to be given at the right dose, frequency and location on the body.
  • Ability to prepare a variety of documents including client records, referrals, court records, intake and assessment records, case notes, letters and other correspondence, etc.
  • Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, and counseling terminology related to the specialty.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family members, discharge planners, community agencies and service providers, psychiatrists, physicians, pharmacies, insurance companies, and other medical professionals, attorneys, Human Services personnel, school personnel, and others verbally and in writing.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:  https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

 
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.

LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
 
Medical Coverage 
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).  Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage 
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage. 
 
Vision Coverage 
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible.  Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance 
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance 
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan.  The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work.  The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements. 
 
Long-Term Disability Insurance 
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage.  Premiums are fully paid by the County. 
 
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts:  an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion.  Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year.  Enrollment is required for eligible employees.  Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.

Flexible Spending Account Plan 
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.  

Employee Assistance Program 
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP. 

Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave. 

Deferred Compensation 
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.
Behavioral Health Services are available for all county employees regardless of county health coverage.

Pet Employee and Family Clinic
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County.  Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.

https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

 

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