Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE

Brookside Care Center

At Brookside Care Center, a Kenosha County facility, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to work as a team and are dedicated to our mission.  Come join our team of caregivers at our state-of-the-art facility!

In addition to 24 hour per day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing.

We offer skilled rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life. Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and hospice care.

We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care designed around the resident’s goals.

We promote continuing education for all of our nursing staff by offering online education as well as live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their skills.

Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College’s A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Herzing University’s B.S.N. program, the Marquette M.S.N. program, and soon to be a clinical site for Carthage College. We are honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for years to come.

2026 Hiring Range: $34.20 - $38.86 per hour

Shift differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift 

Work Schedule

• Current openings are full time, part time and Pool/PRN
• Must work alternating weekends and holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers and records all medications and treatments provided to residents
• Prepares, applies, and charts the administration of treatments and dressings as prescribed by physicians
• Observes residents’ symptoms
• Takes and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, and respirations
• Monitors residents' behavior and vital signs and discusses progress with physicians
• Maintains accurate records of narcotics, barbiturates, and tranquilizers kept in the unit
• Explains to residents the therapies, medications, and treatments which are prescribed by physicians
• Gives all types of oral, intramuscular, and intravenous injections as ordered
• Keeps residents comfortable and encourages healthful mental attitudes
• Plans and supervises the work of nursing personnel on the shift
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the nursing field by professional reading and attendance at in‑service training sessions
• Prepares required records, reports, and statistics
• Performs related work as required or assigned

Success Factors

Knowledge of:

• The principles, methods, and standards of professional nursing
• Restorative nursing care
• Gerontological nursing
• Modern sterilization, diagnostic, and other medical and laboratory procedures and of bedside nursing methods

 Skill in:

• Communicating both verbally and in writing
• Computer usage including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

 Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality requirements
• Work with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general public
• Give suitable instructions and assignments to nursing staff
• Maintain effective communication and open, collaborative relationships with nursing and other facility staff
• Communicate effectively with residents, family members or responsible parties, physicians, and others as required

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
• Prior experience in a nursing home or hospital preferred but not required
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job

Licenses or Certifications

• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan:  Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes County-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job is placed at a medium physical demand level.

• Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds from waist to shoulder
• Carry 50 pounds for up to 20 feet
• Push/pull 60 horizontal force pounds for 10 feet

The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care Center’s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.

Selection Process

• Application Review - Qualifying
• Oral Interview - Qualifying
• Background Check - Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Brookside Care Center, please visit:  https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/224/Brookside-Care-Center

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.  Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE13 (Min. $34.20 – Max. $43.52) 

This position is located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago.  To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit:  https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!