Job description

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 cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections , is currently accepting applications for Nurse Clinician 2 (Registered Nurse) vacancies throughout the state. If you're interested in future vacancies, please apply now. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies state-wide, full-time, part-time, and limited-term (LTE), as they occur for up to 6 months.
If you are interested in a particular facility, make sure to note the city name next to the facility and check that city during the location selection part of the application.

Facilities with Nurse Clinician 2 Positions:
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)
Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)
Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)
Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)
Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)
John C. Burke Correctional Center (Waupun, Dodge County)
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)
Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County)
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)
Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)
Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)
Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)
Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center HSU (Union Grove, Racine County)
Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Thompson Correctional Center (Deerfield, Dane County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)

DOC is a great place to work! 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, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
A casual office atmosphere and flexible work schedules depending on the position’s requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
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
Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full-time position may not be eligible for all benefits.
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 inmates and participate in activities to maintain their nursing skill level.
Salary Information

Nurse Clinician 2 is in pay schedule/range 11-02 with a starting pay of $33.73/hr - $39.78/hr, depending on years of licensed nursing experience.
Those hired into the Nurse Clinician 2 Weekend classification will receive an additional $10.00/hr. This classification is used for positions scheduled for dedicated weekend hours and are usually part-time.
There are currently two temporary add-ons of an additional $5.00/hr worked, plus an additional $3.00/hr worked on Saturday and Sunday available at select facilities. The provision that permits this temporary add-on is currently set to expire June 17, 2023. If you are offered an interview, you can ask if the facility you are interviewing with has these add-ons available.
Nurse Clinician 2 positions at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility may receive an additional add-on of $3.00/hr worked.
Candidates new to state service, or with no state service in the past 5 years, may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,000 .
Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Telecommuting options not available for these positions.
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.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.
The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Registered Nurse or be licensed in another state and be eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by time of appointment.
Qualified applicants will possess: Considerable knowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice Skill in the application of nursing practice in meeting specific needs of adults, including emergency care Ability to work effectively with other disciplines in a team relationship Ability to maintain a helpful and understanding attitude toward the incarcerated adult exhibiting hostile or other negative behavioral traits Ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population
How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
There are no required documents to upload for this application; all documents are optional. 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.
If you are interested in a particular facility, make sure you confirm which city the facility is located in when you make your location selections.
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. 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.
If your Wisconsin license is pending (and you are not currently licensed in another state), wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current license to be considered. If you are found ineligible, you may not be able to apply again until a new job opening is posted, which could be up to six months or longer.
There will be a question related to Part-Time and Full-Time work. Full-Time work is any position with an expectation of 40 hours per week. Part-Time is anything less than 40 hours a week, some positions might be 90%, 80%, 60% et cetera. You would be notified of the percentage when offered an interview and would be able to choose whether to interview based on that information. You will not be able to change your Full-Time/Part-Time selection after you apply, so we encourage you to select your options based on what you might be interested in and would like to be contacted about.
Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
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