Intellectual Disabilities Nursing Specialist

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for an Intellectual Disabilities Nursing Specialist (IDNS).

Current opening is 90% FTE (72 hours every 2 weeks) and will work 12-hour AM/PM shifts (0630—1900) and every other weekend.

There may occasionally be times when additional early morning, evening, and weekend hours are necessary.

This job announcement may be used to fill both full and part time vacancies on all shifts in the future

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southeastern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium.

Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As an IDNS, you will provide direct and indirect nursing care to people with complex intellectual, behavioral and developmental disabilities (/DD).

• Assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation and evaluation of patients.
• Providing consultation and leadership to unit and community staff regarding persons with complex intellectual, behavioral and/or physical disabilities.
• Educating staff, individuals, families, students and community providers.
• Verifying staff competencies, utilize evidence based (EBP) best practices and share expertise with members of the team.

As an IDNS, you will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide a person-centered, active treatment program, including a holistic approach to health care across the lifespan and provides direct nursing care. These positions are responsible for supervising delegated nursing cares provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Resident Care Technicians (CNAs).

Starting salary
* is between $56.67 and $58.25/ hour based on years of licensure.

• * Salary includes a
  * 1.00 /hour add-on for hours worked and performing direct care.
• $1.40 /hour differential for 1st shift Registered Nurses (RNs) that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• 12-month probationary period is required.
• This position is classified as a Nurse Clinician 3 and is in pay schedule and range 11/01. Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up…