What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-36 hour/week, 12-hour shifts position at Norwood Health Center?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are,
Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible
schedules, and excellent benefits (rates are based on FT employment),
including: \*Health Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$49.66/single,
\$113.92/family, 90/10 coverage, \$500 deductible single, \$1,500
deductible family \*High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Bi-Weekly
Premiums - \$36.43/single, \$83.58/family, Bi-Weekly County
contribution - \$40/individual, \$80/family \*Rx \'n Go is a mail-order
pharmacy program that provides maintenance and preventive medications at
no cost to you! (\$0 copay, \$0 shipping) to employees and their
dependents. \*Dental Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$9.24/single,
\$25.71/family \*Vision Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$1.48/single,
\$4.50/family, \$1.97/EE spouse, and \$2.01/EE children. \*Wisconsin
Retirement System (WRS) - Exceptional stability, characterized by being
nearly 100% funded and providing a secure, lifetime annuity. It is a
top-tier public pension plan, consistently ranked among the best-funded
in the U.S. due to its unique hybrid design and disciplined,
professional management by the State of Wisconsin Investment \*Deferred
Compensation Plan 457b \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for
both on your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible Spending Account
to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses \*Term
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance \*Whole Life, Accident,
and/or Critical Illness Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability
\*Wellness Incentive Plan Benefit rates listed is based on participation
in the plan \*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - A U.S.
federal program that forgives the remaining balance on Direct Student
Loans for borrowers working full-time in public service jobs. After
making 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years) under an income-driven
repayment plan, the remaining debt is forgiven tax-free. \*Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) GENERAL FUNCTION The purpose of this position
is to evaluate and treat individuals in crisis and individuals with
severe mental illness. Other duties include obtaining and implementing
physician work orders and notifying appropriate parties of changes of
condition. The work is performed under the supervision of the Head Nurse
and Director of Nursing. SUPERVISES This position supervises psychiatric
Technicians. RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Works With
physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers as part of
the treatment team. 2. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment,
planning, implementing and evaluating both psychiatric and medical
illnesses, including substance abuse. 3. Evaluates patients for response
to treatments and medications. Monitors patient vital signs, observes
patient for changes in behavioral or medical conditions and responds
appropriately, responds promptly and effectively in a therapeutic
manner, obtains and implements physicians orders and completes all
assigned work in a timely manner. 4. Responds to resident/patient
emergencies including psychiatric emergencies, critical illness, fire
alarms, etc. Evaluates situations and takes appropriate action. 5.
Prepares and implements patient/resident care plans and maintains
complete and accurate patient/resident charts for treatments,
medicatio s, etc. 6. Administers oral medications, intramuscular and
intravenous injections, range of motion exercises, catheterizations,
enemas, other treatments and charts according to policies and
procedures. 7. Provides consultation and referral information to other
counties and facilities, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement,
community treatment teams, crisis intervention teams, hospital medical
staff and prospective patients and families for potential admission of
person to Norwood Health Center. Screens prospective admissions. Ensures
admissions comply with procedure and required forms are complete. 8.
Supervises work performance of subordinate nursing staff for proper
technique, quality of care issues and use of equipment, materials and
supplies. Reviews subordinates\' chart recordings for accuracy. Prepares
written evaluations. Conducts staff in-service and new staff
orientations. Occasionally needs to participate in disciplinary process
of subordinate staff. Please visit https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ for
more information and to apply. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Nursing, one to two years nursing
experience preferably working with chronically mentally ill or
developmentally disabled persons, or any combination of education and
Experience That Provides Equivalent Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
careers.woodcountywi.gov
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are,
Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible
schedules, and excellent benefits (rates are based on FT employment),
including: \*Health Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$49.66/single,
\$113.92/family, 90/10 coverage, \$500 deductible single, \$1,500
deductible family \*High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Bi-Weekly
Premiums - \$36.43/single, \$83.58/family, Bi-Weekly County
contribution - \$40/individual, \$80/family \*Rx \'n Go is a mail-order
pharmacy program that provides maintenance and preventive medications at
no cost to you! (\$0 copay, \$0 shipping) to employees and their
dependents. \*Dental Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$9.24/single,
\$25.71/family \*Vision Insurance Bi-weekly premiums - \$1.48/single,
\$4.50/family, \$1.97/EE spouse, and \$2.01/EE children. \*Wisconsin
Retirement System (WRS) - Exceptional stability, characterized by being
nearly 100% funded and providing a secure, lifetime annuity. It is a
top-tier public pension plan, consistently ranked among the best-funded
in the U.S. due to its unique hybrid design and disciplined,
professional management by the State of Wisconsin Investment \*Deferred
Compensation Plan 457b \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for
both on your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible Spending Account
to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses \*Term
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance \*Whole Life, Accident,
and/or Critical Illness Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability
\*Wellness Incentive Plan Benefit rates listed is based on participation
in the plan \*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - A U.S.
federal program that forgives the remaining balance on Direct Student
Loans for borrowers working full-time in public service jobs. After
making 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years) under an income-driven
repayment plan, the remaining debt is forgiven tax-free. \*Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) GENERAL FUNCTION The purpose of this position
is to evaluate and treat individuals in crisis and individuals with
severe mental illness. Other duties include obtaining and implementing
physician work orders and notifying appropriate parties of changes of
condition. The work is performed under the supervision of the Head Nurse
and Director of Nursing. SUPERVISES This position supervises psychiatric
Technicians. RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Works With
physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers as part of
the treatment team. 2. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment,
planning, implementing and evaluating both psychiatric and medical
illnesses, including substance abuse. 3. Evaluates patients for response
to treatments and medications. Monitors patient vital signs, observes
patient for changes in behavioral or medical conditions and responds
appropriately, responds promptly and effectively in a therapeutic
manner, obtains and implements physicians orders and completes all
assigned work in a timely manner. 4. Responds to resident/patient
emergencies including psychiatric emergencies, critical illness, fire
alarms, etc. Evaluates situations and takes appropriate action. 5.
Prepares and implements patient/resident care plans and maintains
complete and accurate patient/resident charts for treatments,
medicatio s, etc. 6. Administers oral medications, intramuscular and
intravenous injections, range of motion exercises, catheterizations,
enemas, other treatments and charts according to policies and
procedures. 7. Provides consultation and referral information to other
counties and facilities, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement,
community treatment teams, crisis intervention teams, hospital medical
staff and prospective patients and families for potential admission of
person to Norwood Health Center. Screens prospective admissions. Ensures
admissions comply with procedure and required forms are complete. 8.
Supervises work performance of subordinate nursing staff for proper
technique, quality of care issues and use of equipment, materials and
supplies. Reviews subordinates\' chart recordings for accuracy. Prepares
written evaluations. Conducts staff in-service and new staff
orientations. Occasionally needs to participate in disciplinary process
of subordinate staff. Please visit https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ for
more information and to apply. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Nursing, one to two years nursing
experience preferably working with chronically mentally ill or
developmentally disabled persons, or any combination of education and
Experience That Provides Equivalent Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
careers.woodcountywi.gov
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