Addiction Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 0.8 FTE

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan with lifetime retirement

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking an Addiction Medicine APRN to provide direct SUD care, education, and consultation for incarcerated adults and adolescents. You will help develop broader SUD health programs, train staff, and work across disciplines to improve patient access to quality care.

On-site or virtual care may be provided based on patient needs. Travel between DOC facilities may be required; remote work is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Active APRN license in Wisconsin or another compact state
• Valid DEA number required
• BLS certification with AED training
• Enrollment or eligibility for Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop, implement, and evaluate SUD treatment programs.
• Assess, perform treatment planning, and counsel clients with Substance Use Disorders using evidence-based curricula.
• Coordinate, develop and deliver training to enhance evidence-based practices and support organizational goals.
• Collaborate with divisions (e.g., psychiatry, pharmacy, security) and community partners to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Treatment planning

Counseling SUD

Education

APRN license

DEA registration

BLS certification

Wisconsin Medicaid enrollment

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing direct care to patients in our care with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), providing education, providing consultation, and participating in multi-disciplinary collaboration (e.g. psychiatry, pharmacy, security, etc.) in the WI Department of Corrections (DOC). The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced professional nurse who is responsible for the provision of comprehensive care to well and ill incarcerated adult and adolescent populations. This role will also assist in the development of a broader SUD-related health care program throughout the DOC, including training and consultation to staff in SUD-related healthcare.

While the primary focus of the role is the delivery of SUD treatment services, the Addiction Medicine APRN may also provide primary care services to the general population during periods of open schedule availability, as operational needs require, to support overall patient access to quality care. The Addiction Medicine APRN will also engage in collaborative relationship building with the Division of Community Corrections and community partners to facilitate pre-release support and continuity of care.

Patient care will be delivered on-site either in person or virtual and the appointment type will be determined by patient care needs. Travel to other DOC facility sites may be required, as needed.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-11 with a starting pay rate of $60.00/hour - $72.87/hour

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

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.
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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.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Providing direct patient care developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment and/or specialized programs (e.g. treatment, clinical, etc.).
• Assessing, performing treatment planning, facilitating evidence-based curricula and counseling clients with Substance Use Disorders.
• Coordinating, developing and/or delivering training that enhances evidence-based practices and/or supports organizational goals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, in the Nurse Practitioner role with eligibility for prescriptive authority, in Wisconsin, or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Applicants must have a valid personal DEA number.
• Applicants must have and maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.
• Applicants must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, in Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider.

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Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials will be accepted until 11:59 pm on October 7, 2026.

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