Registered Nurse - Wisconsin Center

Position: Registered Nurse - Central Wisconsin Center
Position Summary

As a professional nurse, you will be responsible for the application of the nursing process in meeting health care needs of the residents  will work in close collaboration with the unit lead nurse and the interdisciplinary team to provide active treatment, including a holistic approach to health care, to promote care excellence across the lifespan. You will have responsibility for directing /coaching staff regarding the diverse safety and health care needs of individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will oversee all nursing care provided by the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

Salary Information

Starting salary is between $42.86 and $49.61 per hour (approximately $89,150 and $103,200 per year), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate

0 $ 42.86

3 $ 45.06

5 $ 46.19

7 $ 47.33

9 $ 48.48

11 $ 49.61

* $1.40 /hour differential for 1st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
* $3.90 /hour differential for permanent 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
* $0.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
* $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.

* A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 11/02.

* Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

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

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

All appointees will be required to be CPR certified.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

At a minimum, you'll need the following:

* Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Selected candidate must be licensed in Wisconsin within 3 months of appointment.

* Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to Nursing Practice Standards.

* Excellent communication skills.

* An ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

* Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.

Eligibility is defined as your license application/exam is in process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin.

It'd be great if you also have at least one of the following:

* Two (2) or more years as a Registered Nurse

* Long Term Care and/or Medical/Surgical direct care or relevant experience

* Excellent problem and conflict resolution skills.

* Ability to effectively delegate and oversee the work of LPN's and CNA's.

* Experience applying Nursing Standards of Practice to meet the specific needs of the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) population at CWC.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, .

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted until positions have been filled.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only…