Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (Part Time)

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Excellent health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement savings plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides comprehensive care to incarcerated adults, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise in preventive and primary care within a correctional setting. The practitioner educates Persons in Our Care to promote wellness and collaborates with the Health Services Unit to plan, implement and evaluate care programs.

The role operates at multiple facilities with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, care planning, and

Qualifications

• Must have current Wisconsin licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Prescriber or eligible for WI licensure by time of appointment.
• Must have a valid personal DEA number.
• Must have and maintain BLS by the American Heart Association and AED training.
• Must be enrolled, or eligible for enrollment, in Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to well and ill incarcerated adults.
• Educate Persons in Our Care to promote wellness and manage health across prevention to acute/chronic care.
• Collaborate with the Health Services Unit and other disciplines to plan, implement and evaluate care and education programs.
• Participate in development and evaluation of care protocols for incarcerated populations.

Skills

APRn licensure-prescriber

DEA number

BLS certification

AED training

Wisconsin Medicaid enrollment

Job description

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced professional nurse who is responsible for the provision of comprehensive care to well and ill incarcerated adult populations. The practitioner demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in providing preventive and primary care in the correctional setting. This practitioner educates Persons in Our Care to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute and chronic illness. This practitioner will function independently in managing the direct and indirect care of incarcerated individuals in collaboration with all disciplines employed or practicing at the institutional Health Services Unit. The practitioner will participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of care and education programs and protocols used by the health care staff to meet the needs of incarcerated individuals who exhibit health problems across the continuum from prevention to complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.

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.

Shifts

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Fox Lake Correctional Institution- Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Waupun Correctional Institution- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a current Wisconsin licensure as a Advanced Practice Nurse-Prescriber or licensed in another state and eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by time of appointment. For more information regarding licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, please click HERE.
• 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

Applications and materials will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59 pm on August 30, 2026.

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