Registered Nurse - RN LTC & Short Term Rehab (BV)

Outagamie County, WI

$79K — $92K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Nursing
  • Current State of WI Nursing License
  • Current BLS CPR Certification documentation
  • Completion of a Post Offer Pre-Employment Examination
  • Flu Vaccination required unless exemption obtained

Responsibilities

  • Provide person-directed care through nursing assessments and care planning
  • Assess villagers' medical and social needs during acute care rounds
  • Document and report changes in villagers' conditions
  • Implement infection control precautions as required
  • Supervise and evaluate Nursing Assistants' performance
  • Educate team members on policies and procedures
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, personal holidays, and sick leave
  • Access to primary health services and an onsite fitness center
  • Education reimbursement for continuing education
  • Discounted pet insurance offerings
  • Recognition program to celebrate employee achievements
Full Job Description
Salary: $38.21 - $44.30 Hourly
Location : Brewster Village 3300 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914, WI
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Job Number:
Department: BV Nursing
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Typical Work Hours/Shift:: Positions available on all 3 shifts.
Full Salary Range (Step 1): $38.21
Full Salary Range (Step 10): $44.30

Position Purpose
Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority.

Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, the Registered Nurse- RN functions as an integral member of the household clinical team. They plan and support person-directed living according to physician orders, nursing orders, care plans and villager choice. Their focus is both on the medical and social needs of each villager maximizing quality of life.

***New base pay Hiring Range for RN's = $38.21 - $44.30 Based on Experience (Not including applicable shift differentials).

RN's that work PM shift receive an additional $3 per hour (2:00pm-10:30pm). NOC Shift is paid an additional $2 per hour (10:00pm-6:30am). All weekend hours receive an additional $2 per hour regardless of shift. Amazing County Benefits are offered with any 50% Posting or higher. To qualify for the Wisconsin Retirement Pension you must work at least a 60% posting (24 hours per week) or more. Brewster Village pays overtime for any hours worked over 8 hours in one day.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Provides person-directed care through planning, administering, and reviewing villager care via care plans, physician orders, nursing orders and villager choice.
  • Assesses villager's medical and social needs, organizes notes, gathers documents, and assists MD during acute care rounds.
  • Reports and documents change of condition according to policy.
  • Reports infections to Infection Control/Skin Care Coordinator, and sets up precautions as needed.
  • Performs specific supervisory functions of the Neighborhood Manager and Registered Nurse Specialist as delegated. Supervises, directs and evaluates the performance of the Nursing Assistants.
  • Educates nursing team members and household team members as appropriate, regarding the implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Attends nurse meetings and neighborhood/ household meetings (i.e., household council meetings, community circles, huddles) and care conferences.
  • Ensures that all households participate in Quality Improvement and that appropriate follow up is taken to assure quality outcomes, performs professional audits and observations to confirm the competency of all household team members. Participates on quality assurance/performance improvement committees as delegated.
  • Promotes empowerment of the team in providing person-directed living by providing leadership and vision to the household and serving as a role model. Participates in team problem solving, monitors team members performance and provides feedback through coaching and counseling.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, investigates and reports all incidents and accidents, and observes the team for safe work habits.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

  • Degree in Nursing.
  • Current State of WI Nursing License
  • Must provide current BLS CPR Certification documentation prior to start date.
  • Must maintain current certification in adult BLS CPR.
  • This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre-Employment Examination (Pope).
  • The Flu Vaccination is required unless an Approved Exemption is obtained by the Outagamie County Human Resources Department prior to start date.

Required or Preferred Skills

  • Ability to make use of common medical and nursing equipment.
  • Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including medical reports and charts, x- rays, lab reports, policy and procedure manuals, medical references, etc.
  • Ability to prepare a variety of documents including lab sheets, chart reviews, incident reports, care plans, etc.
  • Ability to use and interpret medical terminology.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, team members, pharmacy, villagers and their families/legal representatives, and others verbally, and in writing.
  • Ability to assure that federal, state and local laws as well as accepted professional standards and principles of professional organization, boards and councils are followed.
  • Ability to see person-directed living as an important component in providing villagers with a sense of health and well being.
  • Ability to understand the importance of modeling positive attitudes and behaviors.

Essential Physical Demands
  1. Stand/walk
  2. Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  3. Lift/carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
  4. Push/Pull up to 50 lbs. of force
  5. Stooping
  6. Kneeling
  7. Repeated bending
  8. Reaching high/low/forward
  9. Finger Movement- repetitive
  10. Both hands required
  11. Ability to communicate verbally
  12. Visual requirements for the Registered Nurse RN role.


Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.

Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
Fitness Center

Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
Pet Insurance
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.

Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!

Continuing Education
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
01

I am looking for:
  • Full Time (40 hours Per Week)
  • Part Time
  • Casual Call

02

I understand the Flu Shot is required to work at Brewster Village.
  • Yes
  • No

03

I understand the hiring range for this position is $38.21-$44.30 (Base Pay Hourly) based on Experience. In addition, a shift differential of $3.00 per hour is added for the PM Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) and a $2.00 per hour differential for the NOC Shift (10:00pm-6:30am). A $2.00 weekend differential is offered for all hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday regardless of the shift.
  • Yes
  • No

04

I understand I must have current Adult BLS CPR Certification to begin employment and must maintain throughout employment.
  • Yes
  • No

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