Nurse Clinician

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence‑based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

This position is responsible for providing nursing care to incarcerated adults in an Infirmary setting who have unique complex health conditions which are acute, long‑term and/or terminal. The role provides direct and ongoing care, advanced assessments, extensive and complex care related to activities of daily living (ADL), emotional/psychological support, wound care and other medical treatments, and medication management.

Advanced responsibilities include patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician in providing medical services, developing, monitoring, and coordinating treatment plans with the treatment team, managing medications, providing emergency care, interdisciplinary plan of care development, discharge planning and documentation in the electronic medical record.

In addition, the position will assist with staff assignment scheduling and appropriate delegation, develop and/or participate in educational programs for staff and patients about safe completion of ADLs, chronic disease management, treatment plans, nursing and medical diagnoses, and evaluate quality assurance of standards of care on the unit. The incumbent will serve as a consultant to uniformed and non‑uniformed staff.

This position is in pay schedule and range 11‑01 with a starting pay of $47.04/hour – $53.92/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12‑month probationary period is required.

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 bonus will be paid in two installments: $1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status. To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating that they will remain in the occupational area for one year.

If the candidate leaves prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, 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 to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

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…