Under direction, to assist in the coordination, operation and implementation of nursing activities and services in an inpatient psychiatric hospital; to provide supervision and technical direction to the nursing staff; and to perform other duties as required.

1. Participates with the physicians and nursing administration in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing services to meet the needs of all patients.
2. Participates in facilitating training in psychopathology and nursing interventions related to symptomatology.
3. Ensures appropriate levels of both professional and para professional staff via scheduling to meet the acute care needs of patients.
4. Provides or arranges for pertinent clinical information to insurance companies to insure authorization of payment for inpatient days of care and treatment.
5. Participates in selecting, instructing, assigning, supervising, and evaluating nursing personnel.
6. Participates in the formulation, interpretation, and enforcement of institution policies and procedures.
7. Identifies environmental health and safety problems and makes appropriate recommendations.
8. Instructs nursing staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and forms.
9. Conducts nursing staff meetings.
10. Provides information on patient care issues to other agencies, such as police departments, group homes, and jails.
11. Assists with evaluating annual budget; monitors assigned budget area; oversees timekeeping for staff.
12. Ensures adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 in regards to protected health information.
13. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, officials, patients and their families, physicians, community organizations, and the general public.
14. Prepares reports and records.
15. Performs emergency government duties as assigned in event of Waukesha County Emergency Government declaration.
16. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge and Abilities

1. Comprehensive knowledge of modern psychiatric and medical nursing theories, practices, principles, and procedures and how to apply them to patient management problems.
2. Considerable knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and codes such as Chapter 51 and 55 of the Wisconsin State Statutes and Federal Codes such as Title 19.
3. Considerable knowledge of the legal aspects of psychiatric nursing practices and mental health laws and codes.
4. Considerable knowledge of psychopathology, mental health principles, and treatment techniques.
5. Considerable knowledge of substance use and disability areas and their treatment techniques and objectives.
6. Working knowledge of electronic health record, computerized department program software, internet access, database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.
7. Working knowledge of confidentiality statutes and requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
8. Working knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles and practices.
9. Working knowledge of budgeting, planning, and analytical methods and techniques.
10. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the Psychiatric Nursing Services with Mental Health Center activities.
11. Ability to utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
12. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
13. Ability to interpret, implement, and apply division rules, directions, and policies.
14. Ability to prepare and present written and oral reports.
15. Ability to provide effective instruction to address varying learning needs of staff.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials, patients and their families, physicians, community agencies, and the general public.
17. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles.
18. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:

1. License or eligibility to receive a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
2. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is preferred.
3. Three (3) years of responsible work experience in nursing or education.
4. 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.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO/AA:
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.