Nurse

FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER • La Crosse, WI

39d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Join us as a Nurse primarily with our Community Support Program in La Crosse, WI, with a few hours per week in Black River Falls, WI!
BASIC PURPOSE: To provide nursing services to assist persons with severe and persistent mental illness in the CSP program to live successfully in the community and grow their mental health recovery. To provide assistance to clients particularly related to health care and other medical illnesses/problems they experience, to help clients with their medical health needs.
This position typically starts at the mid wage range which can vary based on education and experience. Independent contractors will be compensated at a higher rate that appropriately reflects their professional expertise, scope of work, and independent status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct nursing services to clients of the CSP program including medication monitoring, medication administration (including injections) and medication education. Provide screening for medication side effects and tardive dyskinesia, as required and in coordination with the psychiatrist.
Attend CSP team meetings to coordinate care related to client health and medications. Provide medical expertise and consultation to the CSP team to assist the team in providing services that best assist clients with their medical needs.
Coordinate with the CSP psychiatrist and other medical professionals and pharmacies to assist clients in attaining the medications they need for both their mental health and general health. Provide preparation or coordination of Prior Authorizations for medications, as needed. Coordinate client lab work needed and lab work results, in coordination with the CSP psychiatrist.
Provide direct nursing services to clients of the CSP program to provide basic medical care such as blood pressure screening, BMI, weight, heart rate monitoring, blood sugar monitoring and foot checks and care. Provide health education and assistance to clients in understanding medical diagnoses, procedures, health recommendations of doctors and other health professionals and health practices for wellness such as dietary changes, smoking cessation, etc.
Complete all required paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.
The nurse is supervised administratively by the clinical coordinator and clinically by the CSP psychiatrist.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure required, with preference for experience in working with persons who experience severe and persistent mental illness.
• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses, medication administration and monitoring, other clinical nursing skills and appropriate ethics and boundaries
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, scanner, and FAX machine as well as enterprise software.
• Driver’s license and ability to use own vehicle to provide client transportation
• Indoor office environment, with willingness to see clients in a community setting or in client’s homes.
• Local travel will be required.
• Additional physical demands could include lifting, bending, twisting and reaching

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing services to clients of the CSP program including medication monitoring, medication administration (including injections) and medication education.
• Provide screening for medication side effects and tardive dyskinesia, as required and in coordination with the psychiatrist.
• Attend CSP team meetings to coordinate care related to client health and medications.
• Provide medical expertise and consultation to the CSP team to assist the team in providing services that best assist clients with their medical needs.
• Coordinate with the CSP psychiatrist and other medical professionals and pharmacies to assist clients in attaining the medications they need for both their mental health and general health.
• Provide preparation or coordination of Prior Authorizations for medications, as needed.
• Coordinate client lab work needed and lab work results, in coordination with the CSP psychiatrist.
• Provide direct nursing services to clients of the CSP program to provide basic medical care such as blood pressure screening, BMI, weight, heart rate monitoring, blood sugar monitoring and foot checks and care.
• Provide health education and assistance to clients in understanding medical diagnoses, procedures, health recommendations of doctors and other health professionals and health practices for wellness such as dietary changes, smoking cessation, etc.
• Complete all required paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account - FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term & long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance available.
• 401(k) Savings Plan - FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level