Nursing Manager

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a talented and compassionate Registered Nurse Supervisor to supervise second and night shift staff that serves community members working towards bettering their mental health.

This position will work primarily in the adult psychiatric inpatient setting. This position will be scheduled to work Monday - Friday on second shift which is from 3pm to 11:30pm. Some flexibility from this schedule may be needed for weekly meetings. This supervisor will be responsible for overseeing second and night shift staff, admissions and discharges from the inpatient setting, and providing direct patient care.

This position will perform the work of providing annual performance reviews, education, and potentially disciplinary intervention to these direct reports.

The Mental Health Center is certified to provide mental health and substance use inpatient treatment services and maintains a close working relationship with Waukesha Memorial Hospital and other community agencies and partners.

• A great place to continue your career goals
• A secure job filled with challenge and endless opportunity that provides high satisfaction when making a difference in someone's life
• An opportunity to contribute to society and Waukesha County
• A high percentage of time with patients delivering specialized care
• Support of a large Health & Human Services department
• Work with experienced clinical leaders
• Opportunity to master new clinical skills
• An environment where innovation is encouraged
• The ability to be creative and suggest new paths to patients
• Ongoing training for personal and professional development
• Work-Life balance; nurses at the Mental Health Center rarely work weekends or holidays
• Earn excellent pay and benefits which includes a well-funded, stellar retirement plan

The services offered at the Mental Health Center focus on resilience, successful community living, and great life satisfaction. The hardworking staff aim to provide meaningful participation of consumers and their recovery teams (families or other chosen support systems) as partners in the recovery process. The staff also strives to provide active participation and consumer feedback through the CCS Coordinating Committee. This flexible and creative workforce empowers consumers to lead their recovery journey by building skills and efficiently utilizing available resources, including natural supports, to achieve positive recovery outcomes.

It is an honor when new staff join this team, it can be considered a calling to do this important work.

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• License or eligibility to receive a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is preferred.
• Three (3) years of responsible work experience in nursing or education.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master's degree in nursing or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system.

Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality…