Registered Nurse (RN)
Redgranite, Wisconsin
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care within a structured healthcare setting.
Posted Oct 1
- Shift and hours
- 9:30am-10pm · Rotating shifts 26 weeks; 36 hrs wkly; 9:30am-10pm; Rotating shifts; EOW; Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional
- License
- RN licenseCurrent and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- Term
- 26 weeks · Local Contract Full-time, ContractFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Certification
- Current BLS/CPR certification Current BLS/CPR certification .
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment, medication management, and patient education skills Strong clinical assessment, medication management, and patient education skills.
- Also asks
- Ability to respond effectively and calmly to medical emergencies Ability to respond effectively and calmly to medical emergencies.
- Also asks
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical priorities Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical priorities.
- Also asks
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Also asks
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate clinical boundaries at all times Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate clinical boundaries at all times.
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in correctional health, community health, occupational health, behavioral health, or another fast-paced clinical environment Experience in correctional health, community health, occupational health, behavioral health, or another fast-paced clinical environment is preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Wisconsin agency rolesWisconsin agency postings that state pay run $37/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $45/hr, across 48 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Conduct daily RN appointments and sick-call assessments Conduct daily RN appointments and sick-call assessments.
- Day to day
- Provide patient education regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing health needs Provide patient education regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing health needs.
- Day to day
- Coordinate and perform laboratory services and follow up on results Coordinate and perform laboratory services and follow up on results as appropriate.
- Day to day
- Schedule and coordinate off-site medical appointments and specialty care Schedule and coordinate off-site medical appointments and specialty care.
- Day to day
- Complete transfer screenings and required nursing assessments Complete transfer screenings and other required nursing assessments.
- Day to day
- Assist healthcare providers with patient appointments, examinations, and follow-up care Assist healthcare providers with patient appointments, examinations, and follow-up care.
- Day to day
- Coordinate and manage telemedicine appointments and related patient care Coordinate and manage telemedicine appointments and related patient care.
- Day to day
- Implement and carry out provider orders accurately and promptly Implement and carry out provider orders accurately and promptly.
- Day to day
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide nursing interventions Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Day to day
- Manage ongoing medication administration, monitoring, and patient needs Manage ongoing medication administration, monitoring, and medication-related patient needs.
- Day to day
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the appropriate provider Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate provider.
- Day to day
- Maintain documentation in accordance with clinical and facility standards Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical and facility standards.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with providers and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care Collaborate with providers and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
- Day to day
- Assist with release planning, including medication, follow-up, education, and care coordination Assist with release planning, including medication, follow-up appointments, education, and coordination of ongoing healthcare needs.
- Day to day
- Perform additional nursing duties to support daily healthcare operations Perform additional nursing duties as needed to support the daily healthcare operations of the center.
- Hours stated
- 9:30am-10pm; Rotating shifts; EOW; Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm
- Weekends
- Every other weekend 26 weeks; 36 hrs wkly; 9:30am-10pm; Rotating shifts; EOW; Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm
- Holidays
- Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm
- Hours
- 40 hours weekly This is a 26-week contract assignment with renewals anticipated , offering a consistent 40-hour workweek and the opportunity for long-term continuity.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Healthcare
State of Wisconsin
Full-time, Contract
26 weeks; 36 hrs wkly; 9:30am-10pm; Rotating shifts; EOW; Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care within a structured healthcare setting. This is a 26-week contract assignment with renewals anticipated , offering a consistent 40-hour workweek and the opportunity for long-term continuity.
The RN will provide direct patient care, coordinate medical services, support healthcare providers, and help ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care throughout their stay and transition back into the community.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily RN appointments and sick-call assessments.
Provide patient education regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing health needs.
Coordinate and perform laboratory services and follow up on results as appropriate.
Schedule and coordinate off-site medical appointments and specialty care.
Complete transfer screenings and other required nursing assessments.
Assist healthcare providers with patient appointments, examinations, and follow-up care.
Coordinate and manage telemedicine appointments and related patient care.
Implement and carry out provider orders accurately and promptly.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Manage ongoing medication administration, monitoring, and medication-related patient needs.
Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate provider.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical and facility standards.
Collaborate with providers and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Assist with release planning, including medication, follow-up appointments, education, and coordination of ongoing healthcare needs.
Perform additional nursing duties as needed to support the daily healthcare operations of the center.
Qualifications
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Current BLS/CPR certification .
Strong clinical assessment, medication management, and patient education skills.
Ability to respond effectively and calmly to medical emergencies.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical priorities.
Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Experience in correctional health, community health, occupational health, behavioral health, or another fast-paced clinical environment is preferred.
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate clinical boundaries at all times.
What's around it?
Redgranite, WI
Living costs about 6% below the US average