Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for participants in CBMHP with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and related health needs.

You will assess participants, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote emotional stability and functional improvement. Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, STI testing, maintaining records, and educating participants and families.

Qualifications

• Two, three, or four-year nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Background check with no caregiver disqualifications.
• Valid driver’s license and sufficient auto insurance to meet agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate medication reconciliation after participant discharge for physicians/pharmacy to renew/update status.
• Conduct Clozaril testing utilizing the Athelas Testing System.
• Conduct STI testing and provide treatments under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Maintain medical records via internal and external databases.
• Manage participant appointment scheduling for psychiatrists and APNP.
• Administer long acting injectable medications in the office.
• Educate participants about medications, side effects, precautions, and contraindications.

Skills

Medication administration

Staff education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessments

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Time management

Patient communication

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for participants in CBMHP with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and related health needs.

You will assess participants, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote emotional stability and functional improvement. Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, STI testing, maintaining records, and educating participants and families.