Registered Nurse - Nurse Clinician

Position: Registered Nurse - Nurse Clinician 2
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 patients 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 $42.86/hr - $51.11/hr, depending on full years of licensure as a Registered Nurse.

0 Years $42.86/hour

3 Years $45.06/hour

5 Years $46.19/hour

7 Years $47.33/hour

9 Years $48.48/hour

11+ Years $49.61/hour

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 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.

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

Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add-on for all hours worked.

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve-month probationary period is required. This position is FLSA Exempt.

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.

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.

Remote work options are not available for these positions.

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

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.

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.

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

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