JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary Brown County is looking to hire RNs to
assist clients and residents with activities of daily living, provide
nursing care, active treatment and be part of maintaining a therapeutic
environment. Why choose Brown County? The Community Treatment Center is
a newer built facility with 3 separate units. Bayshore Village is a
63-bed nursing home, all with private rooms and bathrooms/showers. Bay
Haven is a 15 bed CBRF, also all with single rooms. Nicolet is a 16-bed,
inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides care to those in a
situational or mental crisis. We are also proud to have an overall
5-star facility rating which also includes a 5-star staffing and a
5-star quality rating! Sign-on Bonus available up to \$4000 total for
eligible positions (paid after completing 6-months and 1-year of
employment) This position offers a competitive minimum starting wage of
\$34.69. We also offer a \$2.00 and \$3.00 shift differential for PM and
Night shifts. For eligible positions, we offer a generous benefits
package that includes 8 paid holidays per year, up to 4 weeks of paid
time off after 6 months of employment, great insurance coverage on the
first of the month following 30 days of employment as well as a
participant in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Brown County Community
Treatment Center offers exciting challenges, personal growth
opportunities and a chance to make a difference, all while preserving a
strong work-life balance. As an employee, you will have the opportunity
to serve individuals and families within your own community. Come and
see all that Brown County has to offer and apply today! Essential Duties
Completes admissions/discharges according to facility policies.
Initiates, implements and updates Integrated Care Plans to provide
holistic health care to clients. Assigns and supervises nursing care of
clients by Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses. Observes,
assesses, implements and documents nursing action in response to change
in client behavior and/or condition. Plans, implements and evaluates
procedures that maintain safe client care. Obtains and transcribes or
countersigns all physician orders. Administers or directs the
administration of medications and treatments. Initiates and/or assists
with emergency and crisis intervention measures. Provides and/or directs
client education. Initiates and contributes to client discharge
planning. Complies with departmental Quality Assurance Standards and
participates in Quality Assurance monitoring. Assists Unit Manager in
the completion of position appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed
Practical Nurses. Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
Makes unit rounds and attends staffings with physicians, recording
physician observations and orders. Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in
the nursing facility. Performs related functions as assigned. *****
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and understanding of the
terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing.
Knowledge of a variety of medications along with their side effects,
side actions and contraindications. Knowledge of basic abnormal
behaviors and major mental illnesses. Knowledge of alcohol and other
drug abuse dynamics, programs and treatment methods. Knowledge of adult
medical problems and treatment approaches. Ability to initiate, maintain
and implement an Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and
conditions and apply sound nursing principles in making decisions.
Ability to maintain appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with
stress associated with threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability
to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with
staff and the public. Ability to accept and adapt to change. Ability to
understand and carry out polices and procedures gov rning patient care.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health
team members. Ability to lead, direct and supervise the work of fellow
employees. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.browncountywi.gov