Registered Nurse CSP

MILWAUKEE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Center for Independence Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse to support community-based clients with mental health needs.

The RN will administer medications, coordinate care with the treatment team, and monitor medical conditions to promote wellness within DHS guidelines. The role requires collaboration with hospitals, home/community settings, and program staff, with responsibilities including documentation, care planning, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum 1,000 hours of clinical experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Current CPR certification or training to obtain within 90 days; Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply DHS 63 treatment guidelines in practice.
• Provide medications administration and coordination in community and home settings.
• Maintain medication records and collaborate with MD and pharmacy on changes.
• Discharge planning communication with hospitals and long-term care facilities.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, care planning, and nursing interventions within program guidelines.
• Document services thoroughly and timely to maintain client records.
• Provide training to staff on health-related issues and supervise interns when appropriate.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Substance use disorders

Psychopharmacology

Evidence-based practices

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Clear communication in English

EHR familiarity

Vehicle ownership

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Location: CFI Main Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53233

Position Type: Full Time - Union

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Health Care

Job Purpose: To facilitate the improved wellbeing of individuals with mental illness. The registered nurse will work collaboratively with an integrated treatment team to provide medical support and medication management to a pool of clients. CSP RNs will coordinate care with their affiliated treatment team. This is a technical position that provides holistic nursing care for persons involved in the program they support. This is a highly skilled position involving the ability to assess and treat responses to actual and potential mental and physical health conditions, to promote wellness and refer persons to appropriate medical care.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand and demonstrate through practice the treatment guidelines specified in DHS 63 (Community Support Programs for Chronically Mentally Ill Persons).
• Provide support and administer medications as needed for clients in the community and in their home, designated residence, or facility.
• Assist clients in medication management and coordination, including the maintenance of medication records, reconciliation of medications, documentation of medication assistance needed, collaboration with MD and pharmacy on medication changes/reviews, monitoring and reporting medication errors, safe storage of clients’ medications, ensuring clients medications are provided to client as ordered.
• Key communicator in discharge planning with hospitals or long-term care facilities. Facilitate communication about changes in medication, psychiatric symptoms, or behavior with appropriate program supervisor and/or psychiatric provider.
• Provides comprehensive assessment, re-assessment, care planning, direct nursing care interventions, and termination of care within program guidelines and professional practices.
• Accurate documentation of services maintaining a thorough client record following program policies and procedures within stated guidelines and timeframes.
• Provide consultation and training to program staff regarding health-related issues. Provide Preceptorship supervision for student interns as appropriate. Develop strategies for providing patient education and medication monitoring.
• Provide transportation in your personal vehicle to clients, as team need dictates or as requested by supervisor or treatment team.
• Additional duties as assigned within the ACT team.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: (Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)

Minimum Required Education: Associate’s degree is required in the field of Nursing.

Minimum Required Experience: Must have at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Required License – Certification – Registration: Current CPR certification or obtained within the first 90 days of employment: Medical Terminology.

Travel Type: Up to 25%

Required Valid Driver’s License: Yes

Required Auto Insurance: Motor vehicle record acceptable to program and/or contractual requirements. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and automobile insurance with minimum limits of $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $10,000 property damage.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, psychopharmacology and evidence-based practices specific to needs of the clients.
• Awareness of personal, cultural, educational, and environmental aspects of community living for individuals living with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of biological, psychological, and social problems and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and side effects.
• Knowledge of community health, social service, and advocacy resources available within the community.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Professional workplace appearance and conduct; friendliness and courtesy to consumers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Knowledge of community support programs in Milwaukee County is desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with the Electronic Health Records (EHRs) system is desirable.
• Access to a personal vehicle.
• This position must be able to effectively communicate complex ideas and instructions to a variety of people from different backgrounds in both writing and verbally.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.
• Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.
• Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions

Physical Requirements: On occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 20 pounds. Must have the ability to climb at least two flights of stairs. Work is performed largely in the community but may at times include an office environment or other various settings.

Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

Working Conditions: This is a community-based position. Staff are expected to utilize their personal vehicles to transport clients and meet with clients in their homes. This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments which may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures and the occasional use of stairs.

The hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and average at least 40 hours a week.