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State of Wisconsin

Nurse Clinician 4

State of Wisconsin, Waupun, Wisconsin, United States, 53963


Introduction

The Department of Corrections (DOC) 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 Division of Adult Institutions is currently recruiting to fill a Nurse Clinician 4 position. This position will be headquartered at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) in Waupun, WI.

Position Summary

This position functions independently in an expanded clinical role giving expert direct and indirect nursing care to patients who have complex care needs. This position actively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and consults with the multi-disciplinary team within the institution, other DOC institutions and the community on planning and evaluating care for patients with multiple medical and psychiatric needs. It identifies, develops and implements plans to meet the learning needs of inmate patients, staff, students, and community agencies related to medical care and re-entry of offenders and participates in collaborative program planning to meet the health needs of offenders at the institution and in the community when they are due to be discharged. This position also initiates and participates in research and quality improvement activities.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 11-01 with a starting wage of $46.34/hour to $52.89/hour, depending on years of Registered Nurse experience. 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.

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.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 click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .

Job Details

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 screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants

must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin and

will have experience:

Developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation of current treatment plan results.Researching findings in correctional nursing, psychiatric nursing, medical/surgical nursing, and related fields.Coordinating chronic disease management including patient education, care planning, medication monitoring, and nursing and ACP follow-up careCollaborating with other supervisors regarding general unit management.In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

Appraising care provided by nursing staff and provide appropriate feedback.Identifying and planning to meet learning needs complex chronic disease patients and other correctional nursing staff related to delivering high quality nursing careDeveloping and participating in on-going quality improvement activities

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. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position .

Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.

Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click

here

.

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov .

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist noted above . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on

11/17/24,

in order to be considered .

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