Salary: $36.78 - $39.78 Hourly
Location : Community Treatment Center, 3150 Gershwin Dr. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00705
Department: Human Services - Community Treatment Center
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Provides or directs client care utilizing the nursing process within an assigned area. As a member of the treatment team, coordinates the total care of all clients and provides client education.
Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as when working weekends (OC would not be eligible for weekend shift differential).
Additional special assignment pay for .2, .4, and on-call positions
All part-time and full-time nursing positions work every other weekend
Essential Duties
Completes admissions/discharges according to facility policies.
Initiates, implements and updates Integrated Care Plans to provide holistic health care to clients.
Assigns and supervises nursing care of clients by Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses.
Observes, assesses, implements and documents nursing action in response to change in client behavior and/or condition.
Plans, implements and evaluates procedures that maintain safe client care.
Obtains and transcribes or countersigns all physician orders.
Administers or directs the administration of medications and treatments.
Initiates and/or assists with emergency and crisis intervention measures.
Provides and/or directs client education.
Initiates and contributes to client discharge planning.
Complies with departmental Quality Assurance Standards and participates in Quality Assurance monitoring.
Assists Unit Manager in the completion of position appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
Makes unit rounds and attends staffings with physicians, recording physician observations and orders.
Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in the nursing facility.
Performs related functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. One (1) year experience as staff RN, one (1) year of experience in mental health/AODA fields preferred but, not required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and, experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Licenses and Certifications: Current RN license from Wisconsin or, one of Wisconsin's compact states. Must possess a temporary license license at the time of hire, if not licensed as a Registered Nurse or ability to obtain valid registration within 90 days of employment. CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional
nursing.
Knowledge of a variety of medications along with their side effects, side actions and
contraindications.
Knowledge of basic abnormal behaviors and major mental illnesses.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs and treatment methods.
Knowledge of adult medical problems and treatment approaches.
Ability to initiate, maintain and implement an Integrated Care Plan.
Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and apply sound nursing principles in making decisions.
Ability to maintain appropriate client caseload.
Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to accept and adapt to change.
Ability to understand and carry out polices and procedures governing patient care.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health team members.
Ability to lead, direct and supervise the work of fellow
employees.
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting.
Using hand(s) for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls.
Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing and reaching; occasional grappling and swimming.
Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
Must be free from communicable disease.
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Brown County offers a substantial benefit package. Here is some information:
Eligible Employees:
You may enroll in the Brown County benefits if you are an employee classified as a 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) working at least 18.75 or 20 hours per week.
Health Care:
Emplify Health by Bellin Nearsite Healthcare: Those enrolled in the County's health plan can access primary care, urgent care, lab work, physical and occupational therapy services at designated Bellin locations at no cost to the plan member.
Bellin Health FastCare: This convenient care clinic offers employees and dependents enrolled in the health plan to seek care at any FastCare location at no cost.
Teladoc: Offered at $0 employee cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Offered through AllOne Health at $0 employee cost.
Medical Benefits:
Brown County's medical plan is administered by UMR. CVS Caremark administers the prescription drug benefits portion. We have a tiered system for employee contributions.
Dental Plan:
Brown County offers two dental plans, Delta Dental allows you to choose any dentist while the Care Plus plan requires you to see a Dental Associates dentist.
One Pass Select gym program:
We offer a subscription-based fitness and well-being program that supports a healthier lifestyle.
Vision:
We offer a voluntary vision plan through EyeMed Insight Network.
Flex Spending:
Healthcare FSA is offered as a cost savings tool to help with common medical expenses not covered by your insurance.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here:
We also offer Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.