WI3647545

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Vocational Degree

Associate Degree

$35.08 + hourly

First Shift (Day)

12

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 combination of education and
experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
careers.woodcountywi.gov

Attn: Human Resources - NORWOOD HEALTH CENTER
1600 N Chestnut Ave
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449