Community Support Program - Registered Nurse

About the role

Under the direction of the program supervisor, work involves providing comprehensive, person-centered, team-based, assertive community treatment to persons living with severe and persistent mental illness receiving services through the Community Support Program. Work includes the provision of: case management, symptom management, supportive psychotherapy, psychosocial rehab, vocational related support and assisting clients with activities of daily living according to individualized treatment plans.

Job Duties

• Case management, symptom management, supportive psychotherapy, psychosocial rehab, vocational related support and assisting clients with activities of daily living according to individualized treatment plans.
• Development and maintenance of client case records, benefits, plans and reports in accordance with DHS 63, Social Security and Medicaid/Medicare requirements.
• Work in collaboration with a treatment team, other HSD employees, families and collateral agencies.
• Medication Management: setting up of medications, taking and filling orders, medication reconciliation after hospitalization, medication packet reconciliation each week, monitoring of medication efficacy and side effects.
• Physician supports: interim medication checks, side effect monitoring, efficacy monitoring, collateral contacts with primary medical doctors (PMD), coordination of medical treatment/taking medication orders from PMD/medical providers, review of laboratory reports (including Clozapine), coordination of lab orders, injections, lab draws, coordination with program psychiatrist when psychiatric issues present while MD out of the office.
• Nursing assessment: monitoring vitals, monitoring weights, patient education, management of mild medical issues, provide direction on when to seek ER/urgent care/PMD appointment, DISCUS completion/tracking.
• Part of interdisciplinary team: actively participate in treatment team meetings, individual and group supervision meetings, and treatment plan meetings for consumers on your case load and team.
• Attend in-services, trainings, division/department meetings, committee meetings and trainings as requested or approved by your supervisor.
• Maintain prompt communication with family members, team members, Rock County Crisis Intervention, and collateral agencies requesting information.

Success Factors (Knowledge and Skills)

• Knowledge of the current principals and practices of nursing.
• The knowledge of best practices and the ability to implement them.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of persons whom have serious and persistent mental illness including co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to embrace and nurture a person centered, recovery oriented framework and culture for service delivery.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations and practices pertaining to DHS 63 (DHS 35).
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, their effect, side effects and abuse potential.
• Knowledge of community resources and how to effectively utilize them.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate current records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, community members, families, and collateral agencies.
• Knowledge of various cultures and diverse populations and ways in which cultural values impact individuals, families, and the community.
• Ability to make assessments and provide or refer for appropriate treatment.

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution and current, valid Wisconsin license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions (Physical Elements, Equipment And Working Conditions)

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit.
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally or up to 10 lbs of force frequently.
• Inside and outside work with exposure to weather conditions.
• Potential for contact with unpredictable and aggressive persons.
• Maintain safety procedures.

Rock County Employee Facts And Benefits Highlights

• Historic and cultural attractions: Janesville, Beloit, City of Evansville, Beloit College, Rotary Botanical Gardens, Tallman House.
• Holiday observances: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday following Thanksgiving Day before Christmas, Christmas Day, One Floating Holiday.
• Vacation: Earn one vacation day per month of continuous employment.
• Health Insurance: Dual choice point of service plan with 90% County contribution for the lowest cost plan.
• Dental Plan: Delta Dental with 60% County contribution for the lowest cost plan.
• Vision Plan: Delta Vision with no County contribution.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan with 20% County contribution for the first increment only.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary benefits available at the employee's own cost.