Licensed Practical Nurses

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for both part‑time and full‑time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The available shifts are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm. The part‑time position works approximately 32 hours per week. CWC provides short‑term and long‑term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential.

CWC is located on the north side of Madison.

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• $3,000 sign on bonus
• 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 $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 7.2% employer match in 2026. 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!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• 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.
• CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

As an LPN, you are responsible for providing safe and competent nursing cares to persons who have acute and/or chronic conditions with intellectual and developmental disabilities (/DD). You will be accountable for providing prescribed medications and treatments, observing for changes in health conditions, following the plan of care and supporting active treatment programs including basic health care and activities of daily living.

You will also work collaboratively with nursing and medical staff, interdisciplinary team members, other health care providers, families and guardians.

Starting salary is between $29.42 and $37.83/hour (approximately $61,200 and $78,700 annually for full‑time), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

• 0 $ 29.42
• 3 $ 31.11
• 5 $ 32.79
• 7 $ 34.47
• 9 $ 36.15
• 11 $ 37.83

• $.80 /hour night differential and an $.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.
• 12‑month probationary period is required. Pay schedule and range is 06/05.
• 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 to this position 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 CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• 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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the State of Wisconsin in accordance with the Department of Safety & Professional Services. Eligible is defined as you are currently holding certification as an LPN in another state and are eligible…