Registered Nurse

Full Time

$32.11 - $33.93 depending on education and experience. Can earn up to $41.25 per hour with successful annual reviews.

July 18, 2024

Open Until Filled

CSP – Registered Nurse   
Explore. Thrive. Belong.
Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson County Human Services developed the Community Support Program in 1996 to focus on helping consumers remain in the community who have a severe and persistent mental illness.  CSP assists people in continuing their own self-developed recovery journey by offering supports for school and employment, mental and physical health needs, symptom management, medication monitoring, therapy, substance use treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation to coach and develop skills in daily living tasks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of critical roles in collaboration with the psychiatric care provider. This position will play a key role in both direct service and staff education.
SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES            
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage the medication system, administer injectable medications, and document medication treatment.
• Screen and monitor clients for medical problems/side effects.
• Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers.
• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities with consumers in the office and the community. (i.e. assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)
• Perform labs and monitoring of health conditions as needed.
• Educate other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms, physical health issues, and medication side effects.
• When clients agree, develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed. (i.e. behavioral tailoring, development of individual cues and reminders)
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Write physical health assessments when people are admitted to the program.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in nursing.
• Minimum 2000 hours working with people with a severe and persistent mental illness.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in nursing plus two years of experience.

 Other Requirements – Certificates/Licensures

• Valid Drivers’ License. 
• State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.

                    Wage & Benefits                      
The starting hourly wage range is $32.11 - $33.93 per hour depending on qualifications.
You can earn up to $41.25/hour with successful annual reviews.

Benefit Highlights
*2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance*
*Health insurance Opt Out Plan*
*Dental & Vision insurance*

* Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System*
*Health Savings Account*
*Deferred Compensation Program*
*Group Life insurance *

Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.
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Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits*
*Great Coworkers* Flexibility*
*Advancement & Opportunity*
*Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer