JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental health and a passion to help the members of our community, please consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including: *Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage! *Dental Insurance *Vision Insurance *Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! *457 deferred compensation plan *Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day! *10 Paid Holidays *Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses *Life Insurance *Short and Long-Term Disability *Wellness Incentive Plan *Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program GENERAL FUNCTION The purpose of this position is to evaluate and treat individuals in crisis and individuals with severe mental illness. Other duties include obtaining and implementing physician work orders and notifying appropriate parties of changes of condition. The work is performed under the supervision of the Head Nurse and Director of Nursing. SUPERVISES This position supervises psychiatric technicians. RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Works with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers as part of the treatment team. 2. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating both psychiatric and medical illnesses, including substance abuse. 3. Evaluates patients for response to treatments and medications. Monitors patient vital signs, observes patient for changes in behavioral or medical conditions and responds appropriately, responds promptly and effectively in a therapeutic manner, obtains and implements physicians orders and completes all assigned work in a timely manner. 4. Responds to resident/patient emergencies including psychiatric emergencies, critical illness, fire alarms, etc. Evaluates situations and takes appropriate action. 5. Prepares and implements patient/resident care plans and maintains complete and accurate patient/resident charts for treatments, medications, etc. 6. Administers oral medications, intramuscular and intravenous injections, range of motion exercises, catheterizations, enemas, other treatments and charts according to policies and procedures. 7. Provides consultation and referral information to other counties and facilities, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement, community treatment teams, crisis intervention teams, hospital medical staff and prospective patients and families for potential admission of person to Norwood Health Center. Screens prospective admissions. Ensures admissions comply with procedure and required forms are complete. 8. Supervises work performance of subordinate nursing staff for proper technique, quality of care issues and use of equipment, materials and supplies. Reviews subordinates\' chart recordings for accuracy. Prepares written evaluations. Conducts staff in-service and new staff orientations. Occasionally needs to participate in disciplinary process of subordinate staff. Please visit https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ for more information and to apply. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Nursing, one to two years nursing experience preferably working with chronically mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons, or any c mbination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov