About this opportunity
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. lists this REGISTERED NURSE - RN - Part-time - Community-based Mental Health Programs opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).
REGISTERED NURSE - RN - Part-time - Community-based Mental Health Programs
Job Code: 2026-BHS-026 Location: Milwaukee Department: Community-Based Mental Health Programs (CBMHP) FT/PT Status: Part Time
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse position provides specialized care for participants in CBMHP with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or behavioral problems including health care needs related to sexually transmitted illnesses (STI). Nurses assess participants, administer medications, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and functional improvement. They also educate participants and their families, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. To be successful in this position requires patience, active time management skills, and the ability to maintain strong boundaries.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Facilitate medication reconciliation post participant discharge from hospitals or state institutions for psychiatrists and pharmacy to renew or update status
Conduct Clozaril testing utilizing the Athelas Testing System
Conduct STI testing and provide treatments under the supervision of the WCS Medical Director
Maintain medical records via internal and external databases
Manage participant appointment scheduling for psychiatrists and APNP
Maintain medical facilities and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
Order participant lab testing within internal and external databases
Provide initial and on-going health assessments for participants
Arrange for or provide follow-up medical care for participants as needed
Ensure that there are written orders on file and updated for any prescription medications
Administer long acting injectable medication in the office
Educate participants about medications, side effects, precautions, and contraindications
Notify case manager, supervisor, and APNP/psychiatrists of any psychiatric symptoms or behavior changes that may require intervention
Serve as liaison with other collaborative medical professionals when necessary
Conduct blood pressures, weights, and any other medical treatments as needed
First shift work (8am-4pm), no weekends or holidays
Conduct occasional home visits to give injections or evaluate participant medical issues
Attend and participate in team staffings/in-services
Other job-related duties that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Two, three, or four-year degree from an accredited Nursing School
Licensed as a Registered Nurse
1-2 years psychiatric nursing experience preferred
No convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background check
Valid driver’s license, automobile and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Good clinical skills, especially related to mental health, medical issues, and substance use disorders
Knowledge of DSM V, psychotropic medications, and their side effects
Knowledge of STIs, transmission modes, testing and treatment options
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a positive manner with a diverse population of staff and participants
Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations, including de-escalation
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills while representing the agency both internally and externally
Ability to manage change, think critically, and be solution-oriented when dealing with situations as they arise in a fast-paced environment
Good organizational and computer/typing skills
Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask to meet various deadlines
Commitment to the RN role and the participants we serve
Ability to set professional boundaries with ethics and integrity
Work as a team member who participates productively while also managing independent duties and responsibilities
Sense of humor
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Physical Demands
Other Job Information (if applicable): Position is based in an office setting with minimal driving in the community for home visits (injections/medical assessments) with participants; must be able to go up and down stairs and lift/carry 20 pounds to potentially assist with participants’ medical or mobility issues; mobility within the office is needed, but some office work while assessing participants and typing on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed both in a busy treatment environment, and sometimes in the community where participants’ symptomatology may be evident; work is done sitting at a desk or moving around the office; hours vary between 16-24 based on the position.
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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