Nursing Assistant

Position Summary

These positions assist in providing health care and services to persons in our care in a correctional institution infirmary or health services unit. Duties include assisting Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Physicians with direct patient care, including tasks such as: assisting patients in activities of daily living, hygiene and treatments; determining and recording vitals; and assisting in minor procedures.

This position will perform patient record related clerical functions and other assigned duties in maintaining day-to-day functioning in a 24/7-unit operation.

This position is in pay schedule and range 06-12 with a starting pay of $27.22/hour. 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.

Pay rates for individuals with prior state service shall be set in accordance with their full years of state service.

Pay is expected to progress with full years of state service:

0 Years of Service $27.22/hour

1 Year of Service $27.78/hour

2 Years of Service $28.35/hour

3 Years of Service $28.93/hour

5 Years of Service $29.49/hour

10 Years of Service $30.06/hour

15 Years of Service $30.63/hour

• 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.

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Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis.

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

This position has physical requirements related to performing the job duties that involve being able to stand, sit, and move freely. This role will reposition patients, manipulate fine objects, and lift freely up to 40lbs to perform necessary tasks, and may need to occasionally climb stairs. A full list is included with the position description.

This position is a 60% FTE role that normally works three days a week from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM which includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. This includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Some flexibility in days worked exists.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

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.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Applicants will be assessed on relevant experience, including the following:

• Patient care services (i.e., taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, assessing patients, treatments, and procedures, etc.)
• Maintaining a Health Services environment and equipment
• Using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Emergency response

A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process.

Employees must maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

Applicants must be certified or eligible to be certified on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry.

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

The initial screening prior to interview is based on your response to the screening questionnaire.…