Registered Nurse - Nurse Clinician 2

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 accepting applications for Registered Nurse (Nurse Clinician 2) positions in locations throughout the state. This recruitment will be used to recruit: full-time, part-time, weekend, and LTE positions.

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 and range 11-02 with pay starting from $41.61/hr - $48.16/hr, depending on full years of licensure as a Registered Nurse .

0 Years $41.61/hour

3 Years $43.74/hour

5 Years $44.84/hour

7 Years $45.95/hour

9 Years $47.06/hour

11+ Years $48.16/hour

Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn't disqualifying.) To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Those hired into a Weekend Nurse classification will receive an additional $10.00/hr for hours worked during qualifying (weekend) hours to the base rate set by years of licensure above. These positions are scheduled for dedicated weekend hours and are usually part-time (less than 40 hours).

Weekend Nurse positions have different leave provisions located in sections 3.04, 4.03, and 5.02 in Section K of the Compensation Plan.

Nurse Clinician 2 positions at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility may receive an additional add-on of $3.00/hr worked.

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve-month probationary period is required. This position is FLSA Exempt.

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 .

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.

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 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. 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 of employment.

Remote work options not available for these positions.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must possess current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact .

How To Apply

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.

To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

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. This is the License # that ends in "-30". 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.

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

Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) 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 Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist Senior, at Jordan.Hampton@wisconsin.gov

Facilities with Nurse Clinician 2 Positions :

Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)*

Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)

Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Institution (Union Grove, Racine County)

Gordon Correctional Center (Gordon, Douglas County)*

Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)*

New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)

Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)*

Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)*

Copper Lake School (Irma, Lincoln County)

Lincoln Hills School (Irma, Lincoln County)

Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)

John C. Burke Correctional Center (Waupun, Dodge County)

WI Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)

Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)

Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)

An * after the facility indicates the presence of Part-Time positions in the facility.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday July 23, 2025 . At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.

Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays . After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.

If you are found eligible , then your name will be placed on a register, and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on your application matching the locations & part-time/full-time options you selected. All recruiting locations with positions eligible to be filled from the recruitment are listed. Not all locations have vacancies.

If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential , you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website or in another compact state. If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application.

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