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Registered Nurse (Inpatient) - LTE

Waukesha County · Waukesha, WI · $36.00–$47.48 an hour · Variable time

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The centre's vision is built on recovery and consumers leading their own journey. What does that change about how you nurse?

What they are checking: The posting describes this at length, and whether they hold it or just read it shows here.

This is a limited term appointment. How does that fit what you are looking for?

What they are checking: The posting is explicit that it is LTE, which changes what the job is worth to someone.

The posting says nurses here rarely work weekends or holidays. What draws you to this setting?

What they are checking: The posting advertises it, and whether that is the draw is worth knowing.

What do you do after a shift where something frightening happened?

What they are checking: Whether they have a way of carrying this work, which decides how long they last.

What would you do

A patient is escalating on the unit. What do you do?

What they are checking: The event this setting turns on, and whether they de-escalate before anything else.

How do you work with a family who wants more information than you can give?

What they are checking: The posting names recovery teams including families as partners, inside confidentiality limits.

About the work

Tell me about your inpatient mental health nursing experience.

What they are checking: The posting is inpatient mental health and substance use treatment, which is unlike medical nursing.

Walk me through your assessment of a patient admitted in crisis.

What they are checking: The admission assessment on a psychiatric unit, which sets up the whole stay.

Tell me about caring for someone withdrawing from alcohol or another substance.

What they are checking: The posting names substance use inpatient treatment, and withdrawal is a medical emergency.

Where are you with your Wisconsin registered nurse licence?

What they are checking: The posting allows a temporary permit with full licensure within six months, so this is asked plainly.

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The full job description

As published by Waukesha County.

SALARY RANGE $36.00 - $47.48 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a talented and compassionate LTE Registered Nurse to serve community members working towards bettering their mental health. 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. This opportunity will provide you with: • A great place to begin or 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 Mental Health Center Team Vision 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. For more information on the Mental Health Center watch here: https://youtu.be/lSWwpzExG38 . Why Come Work for HHS? CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION To view the full classification specification for Registered Nurse click here . Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. Graduation from a recognized registered nursing education program. 2. A. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin. OR B. Temporary State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse permit and attainment of the Registered Nurse license within 6 months of employment. 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 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: 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. 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. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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