Registered Nurse (Nurse Clinician 3)

Position Summary

The Nurse Clinician 3 (NC3) is responsible for providing advanced skilled nursing care to incarcerated adults in the Infirmary setting. This position works in the Infirmary Unit at Dodge Correctional Institution (DCI) and provides independent management of direct cares to incarcerated adult patients with unique complex health conditions.

Advanced Job Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and treatment
• Aiding 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
• Assisting with staff assignment scheduling and appropriate delegation to nursing staff

Salary Information

These positions are in pay schedule and range 11-01 with a starting pay of $47.04/hour - $53.92/hour, depending on full years of licensure. There is a base $1.00/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 probationary period (or career executive trial period) is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including vacation, 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.

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).
• 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.
• The schedule is 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, three to four days a week, working every third weekend.
• This position has physical requirements, including but not limited to: standing, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying, kneeling, bending, etc.
• If you are currently working under contract for a staffing agency at the Department of Corrections, you must have worked at least 720 hours of your contract.

Qualifications

• Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain an active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• In addition to the special requirement, minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
• Treating patient conditions with appropriate utilization of nursing protocols
• Developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation
• Providing healthcare education to patients and staff

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. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at kathryn.benson@wisconsin.gov or 608-240-5503.