Pay starting at $29.00 - $36.00 per hour

1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

It is never too early to plan for retirement!

• As an employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.
• The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. The WRS is a strong public pension plan because of its stable funding, unique plan design and robust governance. These factors set the WRS apart from the vast majority of other plans in the United States. With some $142 billion in assets, it is the 8th largest U.S. public pension fund.
• Participating staff contribute 6.9% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

Education, Licenses, Certification, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education:
  • Current, Professional Nurse Registration from the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS(CPR) certification

• Preferred Work Experience:
  • One to three years work experience

• Required Skills
  • Ability to care for psychiatric patients in a clinic setting, including but not limited to rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaint(s), allergies and other pertinent medical information
  • Ability to use EMR for tasks such as medication reconciliation, accessing and updating medical/surgical history, family history, and substance use history.
  • Ability to administer and document ordered medications following all guidelines as indicated by consent forms, etc.

• Driving Requirements:
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care.
  • Must have the use of a personal vehicle.

• Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Education, Licenses, Certifications and Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Crisis interventions skills
  • Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews appointment schedules and maintains timely flow of
• Enters, obtains and ensures accuracy of information within the medical records, including vitals, weight, allergies, blood levels, physician orders, lab orders, HSRS, ROIs, consents, medication reconciliation, etc.
• Conduct appropriate screening and testing, as assigned, including PHQ-9, urine analysis, gene-site testing, blood sugar, etc.
• Manages psychiatry telephone line. Check messages, answering questions, advising patients with provider guidance, documenting call, gather additional information and make decisions within scope of practice or effect transition to appropriate staff.
• Communicates with patients, in multiple channels (including in person, electronic and telephonic) for appointment reminders, return phone calls, follow-up calls to check on patient progress, and notification of test
• Manage effective medication refill process, including verification of physician orders entered and verifying state drug monitoring program.
• Administers and documents ordered injections following guidelines with required form, e. consent forms, etc.
• Assist in office function e. distribute mail, faxes, requests charts, etc.
• Effects physician referrals to other programs or organizations.
• Prepares client communications, including return to work and any disability paperwork.
• Adheres to scheduled work hours with regular and predictable attendance.

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• All other duties as assigned.

Functional Demands:

• Activity Requirements (including Mental & Physical Activities):

• 20% General Office Work: Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and other technology; data interpretation, decision making, problem recognition, problem solving, visual acuity (near visual acuity, far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision), hearing, verbal communication, verbal comprehension, writing communication, and written comprehension
• 25% Sedentary Work: Continuous sitting at desk for several hours occasional standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and lifting of under 10 pounds as required
• 50% Light Work: Intermittent lifting, sitting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds unassisted
  • 5% Medium Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted
  • 0% Heavy Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted
  • 0% Very Heavy Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds unassisted

• Exposure to Hazards: Select the most appropriate level of hazard exposure
  • Limited exposure to workplace hazards

• Types of Hazards:
  • Biological
  • Chemical
  • Physical

• Working Conditions:
  • Indoors
  • Background Noise
  • Tight Spaces and/or Close Quarters
  • Subject to one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system: Fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation
  • Exposed to infectious diseases or other possible infectious materials including: blood, fecal matter, OPIM...
  • Required to function around high behavioral or physically disruptive individuals
  • Position may be required to wear specialized mask (N95)

• Travel Requirements:

• Frequency:
  • Minimal
• Type of travel:
  • In community
  • Within the county
• Nature of travel:
  • Other: as business/project demands (staff meetings, coverage, etc.)

Acknowledgement

All requirements of the described position are subject to change over time where I may be required to perform other duties as requested by NCHC. Further, I acknowledge that this job description is not an employment contract. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.