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At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
Functions with demonstrated expertise in patient care for mental and behavioral health. The nurse provides direct clinical care and support within the behavioral health realm. As a recognized resource for consultation to the bedside staff, the nurse assists assessment, clinical management, communication, crisis prevention, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based care practice. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment.
Requirements
Registered Nurse, RN license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, but Associates degree in Nursing considered.
Requires at least 1 year of experience in nursing. 2 years of nursing experience preferred
Requires 1 year experience with patients having co-occurring behavioral health presentations, or in psychiatric or behavioral health
Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).Â
Experience in a pediatric medical setting is strongly preferred.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Experience working with diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Â
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.
Ongoing risk of vicarious trauma by providing services to a population that carriers a high burden of injury through experiencing adversity and violence.
Employees may:
Need to move from furniture to floor or engage in play-type activities with children in a variety of room types (exam, interviewing, therapy).
Need to verbally de-escalate upset children, adolescents, or adults.
Need to adapt approaches or communication styles to fit the needs of the patient population.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of WisconsinLearn more about this Employer on their Career Site
