Registered Nurse - Acute Care Services

North Central Health Care•Town of Wausau, WI

8h•$40 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Acute Care Services provides comprehensive medical and behavioral health nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring physical health needs. This role is responsible for assessment, care coordination, medication management, and discharge planning within a short-term stabilization or medically managed treatment setting. The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, and support systems to ensure safe, person-centered care that promotes stabilization, recovery, and successful transition to community-based services.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and use of a personal car
Excellent problem critical thinking and solving skills
Good clinical judgment skills
Physical ability to participate in physical restraints of patients when necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of clients’ physical health, mental health, and substance use needs; develop and implement individualized care plans.
Interview clients to obtain medical, psychiatric, and social history to inform treatment and discharge planning.
Monitor, evaluate, and document client status, response to treatment, and progress toward goals.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including social workers, behavioral health professionals, providers, and community partners.
Facilitate safe and effective discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and connection to community resources.
Administer medications in accordance with provider orders and organizational policies, including oral and injectable medications.
Collaborate with pharmacies, primary care providers, and outpatient clinics to verify medication orders and ensure accuracy.
Prepare and organize medications (e.g., pill planners) to support safe transitions to community care.
Provide medication and care-related education to clients, families, and staff to support treatment adherence and understanding.
Lead or facilitate therapeutic group sessions focused on recovery, education, and skill development.
Coordinate and schedule follow-up medical and behavioral health appointments, including support for complex or high-risk cases.
Perform clinical tasks such as TB testing and monitoring and support placement-related medical requirements.
Assess clients for withdrawal symptoms, medical instability, and behavioral health risks, and respond appropriately.
Identify changes in client condition and communicate findings to the care team to support timely interventions.
Investigate medication errors, conduct audits, identify trends, and implement process improvements to enhance patient safety.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Provide guidance, direction, and clinical support to Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) and other staff.
Educate and support staff on medication administration practices, client care needs, and safety protocols.
Participate in crisis response and utilize de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for clients and staff.
Support a therapeutic and recovery-oriented environment by promoting client engagement, safety, and dignity throughout care delivery.
Perform other related duties as assigned.