Registered Nurse - Milwaukee Youth Facility

Position Summary

The Nurse Clinician 2 is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in DJC facilities. Skilled nursing duties include patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician and/or Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber in providing medical services, management of medications, provision of emergency care and maintenance of health care records. In addition, the Nurse Clinician 2 is expected to participate in educational programs for staff and youth and participate in activities to maintain their nursing skill level.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-02, with a starting pay of $43.97/hour - $50.61/hour, depending on years of licensure, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.
• 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 $3,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1500 on the first paycheck and $1500 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isnt 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 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.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

These positions are not eligible for remote work.

These positions have physical requirements, including but not limited to: bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs frequently.

These positions must have the ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs. This could include weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

Qualifications


Special Requirement

Applicants must possess current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

How To Apply


Special Requirement

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