Nurse

About the role

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit organization serving youth and families across Wisconsin. Our mission is to help young people and their families reach their fullest potential. We provide compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and support to youth who have experienced significant challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and coordinate health services for youth across our residential campuses in Milwaukee and Dousman.
• Assess and respond to residents' medical needs using sound clinical judgment and trauma-informed practices.
• Complete nursing assessments, health screenings, vision screenings, medication reconciliation, and admission processes for new residents.
• Coordinate off-site medical appointments, specialty referrals, laboratory testing, diagnostic services, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) and resident medication records.
• Verify medication changes at admission, transfer, discharge, and after provider orders.
• Conduct routine medication audits, storage inspections, controlled substance reconciliation, and medication error follow-up.
• Collaborate across the care team, obtaining informed consent for psychotropic medications, communicating provider orders, and supporting staff with health-related topics.
• Train staff in medication administration, infection prevention, emergency response, Narcan administration, and other health-related topics.
• Serve as a CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor, CBRF Trainer, and DHS PREP Facilitator (or obtain certification after hire).
• Coordinate annual flu clinics and other wellness initiatives for residents and staff.
• Travel between Lad Lake campuses to ensure continuity of nursing services and clinical support.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel between Lad Lake campuses (Milwaukee and Dousman).

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Compassion and organization.
• Commitment to serving youth.
• Effective communication with youth, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Education and training in trauma-informed care.
• Experience with electronic health records and medication management systems.
• Preferred certifications (or ability to obtain after hire): DHS PREP Facilitator Certification, Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Certification, CBRF Trainer Certifications.

Benefits

• $35-40 hourly wage, based on experience, education, internal equity, and qualifications.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.
• Casual dress environment.
• Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for advancement.

Pay

$35-40 per hour, based on experience, education, internal equity, and qualifications.

Schedule

Casual schedule to accommodate the needs of the youth and families served.