RN – Casual, 12-hour shifts, every third weekend

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness incentive plan

Public student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Wood County Norwood Health Center is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to evaluate and treat individuals in crisis and those with severe mental illness. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and monitor responses to treatment.

The role requires an Associate degree in Nursing and Wisconsin RN license, with 12-hour shifts and caregiver duties including medication administration and patient education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing and RN license required.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a treatment team and with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and treatment team to evaluate and treat individuals in crisis.
• Administers medications as ordered and monitors patient conditions.
• Ensures accurate patient charts and coordinates with families and other facilities.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

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!

Application Deadline

2026-10-19

Job Type

County

Job Description

12-hour shifts, every third weekend

Wage + PM/NOC Differentials ($2.00/hr)

Weekend differential ($3.00/hr)

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

Wage: $39.06 to $44.19/hr

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

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Works with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers as part of the treatment team.
• Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating both psychiatric and medical illnesses, including substance abuse.
• 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.
• Responds to resident/patient emergencies including psychiatric emergencies, critical illness, fire alarms, etc. Evaluates situations and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares and implements patient/resident care plans and maintains complete and accurate patient/resident charts for treatments, medications, etc.
• Administers oral medications, intramuscular and intravenous injections, range of motion exercises, catheterizations, enemas, other treatments and charts according to policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Converses with patients to assure they are comfortable. Explains recovery progress, therapies, treatments, medications and changes in medication. Answers resident’s request for assistance.
• Communicates and interacts professionally, effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, referral sources, community staff, crisis and supervisors.
• Answers questions and complaints from family members. Notifies families regarding patient needs for personal items such as clothing, glasses, etc.
• Participates in facility committees regarding nursing care as assigned. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services. Attends and participates in continuing educational seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Orders medications, supplies and materials.
• OTHER JOB DUTIES
• Assists residents in eating, toileting, ambulating, repositioning and other daily living tasks. Arranges transportation as needed. Tidies patient rooms.
• Assists in subduing and/or restraining agitated and/or violent patients, as needed.
• Distributes meals and snacks.
• Keeps work environment clean and organized and answers telephone.
• Staffs the unit, maintaining safety and fiscal responsibility.
• Acts as administrative charge for entire facility in the absence of Director of Nursing, Administrator or Client Services Manager.

Experience, Training, Qualifications

Associate degree in Nursing, one to two years nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Wisconsin Registered Nurse license required.

AA/EEO

AA/EEO