Registered Nurse

Position Summary

A Nurse Clinician 2 is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in the state correctional facilities. This may include both ambulatory and infirmary settings.

These skilled nursing duties include patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician in providing medical services, management of medications, provision of emergency care, and maintenance of medical records.

In addition, the Nurse Clinician 2 is expected to participate in educational programs for staff and inmates and participate in activities to maintain their nursing skill level.

Salary Information

Nurse Clinician 2 is in pay schedule and range 11-02 with pay starting from $40.79/hr - $47.21/hr, depending on full years of licensure as a Registered Nurse.

0 Years $40.79/hour

3 Years $42.88/hour

5 Years $43.96/hour

7 Years $45.04/hour

9 Years $46.13/hour

11+ Years $47.21/hour

Currently non-weekend NC2 positions are eligible for a temporary add-on of $3.00/hr worked on Saturdays and Sundays. This temporary add-on is tied to the agency vacancy rate and may end based on operational needs.

Those hired into a Weekend Nurse classification will receive an additional $10.00/hr for hours worked during qualifying (weekend) hours to the base rate set by years of licensure above. These positions are scheduled for dedicated weekend hours and are usually part-time (less than 40 hours).

Nurse Clinician 2 positions at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility may receive an additional add-on of $3.00/hr worked.

Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Remote work options not available for these positions.

Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn't disqualifying.) To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must possess current unrestricted Wisconsin licensure as a Registered Nurse or be licensed in another state and be eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by time of appointment. (See more in How to Apply)

Candidates will also benefit from:

* Considerable knowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice
* Skill in the application of nursing practice in meeting specific needs of adults, including emergency care
* Ability to work effectively with other disciplines in a team relationship
* Ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population

How To Apply

The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.

You will be asked to upload a resume or complete the work history section. This step is required by law, but the resume submitted will not be assessed as part of the screening process. Applicants that interview will provide a final resume for review at that time.

To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license. This is the License # that ends in "-30". If your license is listed under a former name, please include the former name. If you have an out of state license, make sure to include the state.

There will be a question related to Part-Time and Full-Time work. Full-Time work is any position with an expectation of 40 hours per week. Part-Time is anything less than 40 hours a week, some positions might be 90%, 80%, 60% et cetera. You would be notified of the percentage when offered an interview and would be able to choose whether to interview based on that information. You will not be able to change your Full-Time/Part-Time selection after you apply without withdrawing and reapplying, so we encourage you to select your options based on what you might be interested in and would like to be contacted about. If you do withdraw to change your FT/PT selection, there will be a window where you may miss opportunities to be certified. For additional information, facilities followed by an asterisk (*) in the list below currently have part-time positions located at the facility.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete this application process in order to be considered.

Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) Employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.

Please select all locations you are willing to consider when submitting your application. If you are found eligible and your situation later changes, contact the HR staff above to request an update to your potential work locations.

Facilities with Nurse Clinician 2 Positions: (Not All Locations Will Have Vacancies):

Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)*

Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)*

Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)*

Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)

Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)*

Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)*

Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)

John C. Burke Correctional Center (Waupun, Dodge County)*

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)*

Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County)*

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)*

Milwaukee Womens Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)

New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)

Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)*

Oregon Correctional Center (Oregon, Dane County)*

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)*

Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)*

Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)*

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)

Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)

Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center HSU (Union Grove, Racine County)

Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)*

Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)*

Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)*

Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)*

An * after the facility indicates the presence of Part-Time positions in the facility.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday June 26th, 2024. At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.

Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.

After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.

If you are found eligible, then your name will be placed on a register, and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on your application matching the locations & part-time/full-time options you selected. All recruiting locations with positions eligible to be filled from the recruitment are listed. Not all locations have vacancies.

If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website or in another compact state. If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application.

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