Registered Nurse (may underfill as LPN) (HSC Outpatient Clinic) - LTE
About The Position
Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an LTE RN or LPN to join our pool nursing team within the Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Services Clinic. This would be an ongoing assignment working 24 hours per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) with potential for additional hours as the schedule permits. The Outpatient Clinic is located within the Waukesha County Human Services Center (514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha). Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Primary duties will include nursing support for clients receiving psychiatric prescribing services within the Waukesha County DHHS outpatient services array. Support services include administering injectable psychotropic medication, vitals assessment, health education, urine drug screens, coordination with pharmacies and psychiatric prescribers, order entry, triage of client inquiries regarding symptoms or medication needs, and other nursing duties as identified. Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized registered nursing education program.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
- Temporary State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse permit and attainment of the Registered Nurse license within 6 months of employment.
- Graduation from a recognized program in practical nursing.
- Licensure for practical nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
- Administering injectable psychotropic medication
- Vitals assessment
- Health education
- Urine drug screens
- Coordination with pharmacies and psychiatric prescribers
- Order entry
- Triage of client inquiries regarding symptoms or medication needs
- Other nursing duties as identified
Benefits
- Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
- On-site café and fitness center
- Free parking
- Easy access to interstate highway systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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