Registered Nurse (Inpatient) - LTE

Waukesha County; United States; On-site; USD 49,593 - 65,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-funded retirement plan

Ongoing training and development

Onsite fitness center

Free parking

Job summary

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a talented LTE Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for mental health patients. This role offers a supportive environment and the chance to contribute positively to the community and individual recovery journeys.

Located in the City of Waukesha, this position comes with excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a work-life balance rarely requiring weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a nursing program and possess a valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Temporary permit is accepted with full licensure within six months.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and specialized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to mental health patients.
• Work collaboratively within the Mental Health Center team.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mental health knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from a recognized registered nursing education program

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin

Job description

SALARY RANGE $36.00 - $47.48

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a talented and compassionate LTE Registered Nurse to serve community members working towards bettering their mental health.

The Mental Health Center is certified to provide mental health and substance use inpatient treatment services and works closely with Waukesha Memorial Hospital and other community agencies.

What the role will provide you with:

• A great place to begin or continue your career goals
• A secure job filled with challenge and endless opportunity that provides high satisfaction when making a difference in someone's life
• An opportunity to contribute to society and Waukesha County
• A high percentage of time with patients delivering specialized care
• Support of a large Health & Human Services department
• Work with experienced clinical leaders
• Opportunity to master new clinical skills
• An environment where innovation is encouraged
• The ability to be creative and suggest new paths to patients
• Ongoing training for personal and professional development
• Work‑life balance; nurses at the Mental Health Center rarely work weekends or holidays
• Earn excellent pay and benefits which includes a well‑funded, stellar retirement plan

Vision

The services offered at the Mental Health Center focus on resilience, successful community living, and great life satisfaction. The hardworking staff aim to provide meaningful participation of consumers and their recovery teams—families or other chosen support systems—as partners in the recovery process. The staff also strives to provide active participation and consumer feedback through the CCS Coordinating Committee. This flexible and creative workforce empowers consumers to lead their recovery journey by building skills and efficiently utilizing available resources, including natural supports, to achieve positive recovery outcomes.

Why Come Work for HHS?

The Mental Health Center Team works by fostering a culture that values collaboration, ethics, diversity, and innovation while ensuring cost savings and wellbeing of staff and citizens. Employees receive professional development opportunities and encouragement to practice continuous improvement.

Classification Specification

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

1. Graduation from a recognized registered nursing education program.
2. 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.

About Us

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.

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on‑site 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 in the greater Milwaukee area.

EEO

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State, and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. If you have any recruitment questions or if you need an accommodation during the selection process because of a disability, please contact our office at 262‑548‑7044.

Applicant Policy

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