Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid United States Driver’s License and full access to a reliable, insured vehicle, both able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
• Possession of valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse licensure without restriction at the time of application, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• At least three (3) years of experience in crisis intervention.
• Willing to drive ~50% of the time in this role.
• Willing to be part of a rotation for after-hours and weekend on-call services.
• Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-social and health assessments of adults (18 years and older) with significant mental health and co-occurring needs based upon knowledge of the normal bio-psycho-social development of adulthood.
• Intervene in (by way of de-escalation, stabilization, and resolution of presenting crisis) and support individuals who seek services at the Access Clinic for varying behavioral health needs. Administration of long-acting injectables for clinic clients.
• Effectively reduce danger to self or others with therapeutic interventions, arranging for immediate services, and connecting to services/supports in the community until the imminent danger is eliminated and the person is engaged in therapeutic services.
• Implement the plan of care by utilizing psychotherapeutic interventions related to crisis assessment as well as the development of a crisis plan. Provide assurance through follow-up contacts that intervention plans developed during the crisis are being carried out.
• Consults & collaborates w/ CARS, Wraparound Milwaukee, local hospitals, law enforcement, Crisis programs, and other mental health professionals. Provides community engagement and education regarding crisis management and (mental) health services.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach. Provides basic life support and medical interventions as needed. Supports RNs in other internal BHS Crisis Programs (MMC) Milwaukee Mobile Crisis.

Benefits

• competitive benefit package