Nursing Assistant 3

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.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 06-12 with a starting pay of $27.77/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 $27.77/hour
• 1 Year of Service $28.34/hour
• 2 Years of Service $28.92/hour
• 3 Years of Service $29.51/hour
• 5 Years of Service $30.08/hour
• 10 Years of Service $30.67/hour
• 15 Years of Service $31.25/hour

Benefits

• 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.

Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. This position normally works 8 hour shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (half-hour unpaid lunch) and has a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.

Healthcare employees in this classification 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 may include weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

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 40 lbs. to perform necessary tasks, and may need to occasionally climb stairs. A full list is included with the position description.

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

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, including 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

Special Requirements

• Maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED
• Ability to perform BLS and/or first aid
• Certified or eligible to be certified on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry

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.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday July 22nd, 2026.