Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Catalpa Health team. As an RN with Catalpa Health, you will be an integral team member who helps us to deliver outstanding care for outpatient, pediatric psychiatry patients.

Who We Are:

Catalpa Health is a pediatric mental health non-profit organization serving over 7,800 children in the Fox Valley annually. Our team members work diligently to meet the needs of our clients, offering families the support they need at the right time, close to home. Our vision to inspire hope and provide world-class mental health care is our driving force and is realized each day through the actions of our team members.

Why Choose Catalpa Health?

Building a supportive work environment is at the heart of our values. One way of expressing that support is by providing a comprehensive whole-person benefits plan. We believe in providing resources to our team members to support them in all stages of their life’s journey.

• Competitive pay
• Multiple health insurance plans offering both FSA and HSA pre-tax savings
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Retirement plan with generous company match
• Dependent Care Saving Plan
• Paid Time Off, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Annual professional development/continuing education reimbursement program
• Wellness program providing additional resources to help our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance

Work environment:

• Day-Shift (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid/Remote Position
• Fun, supportive and dedicated staff members

Position Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments or interpret clinical data such as lab results or other diagnostic results prior to provider review
• Triage, monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate
• Note and carry out provider orders
• Record care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on appropriate forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by providers
• Educate patients and their support systems about medication purposes, side effects, and usage
• Monitors clients under psychiatrists’ care including symptom assessment, response to medication, side or adverse effects, and documenting observations
• Coordinates with pharmacists, onsite and externally, to provide refills, current prescriptions and medication prior authorizations
• Provide direction, monitor the LPN's activities and serve as a readily available resource for clinical questions or sudden changes in a patient's condition
• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards

Education, Experience and Certification(s):

• Current license as an RN in the state of WI
• Must have and maintain CPR and AED certification

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills so as to maintain strong, positive relationship with clients and team members.
• Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and to de-escalate crisis/urgent situations.
• Self-starter with strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability and dedication to working as team. Willing to provide support to fellow team members when needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs. Demonstrated ability to execute tasks in EPIC and related software.
• Thorough understanding of applicable ethical codes and standards.
• Thorough understanding of compliance measures related to HIPAA and patient health information.

Catalpa Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.