Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

State of Wisconsin; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Pension plan

Health insurance

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive preventive and primary care for incarcerated adults within the Health Services Unit.

The practitioner will work independently and collaboratively to plan, implement and evaluate care, educate Persons in Our Care to promote wellness, manage acute and chronic illness, and support protocols across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (Nurse Practitioner) with prescriptive authority eligibility.
• Applicants must have a valid personal DEA number.
• BLS certification with AED training is required.
• Enrollment or eligibility for Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and primary care to incarcerated adults.
• Manage direct and indirect care in the Health Services Unit.
• Educate Persons in Our Care to promote wellness and intervene in health problems.
• Contribute to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of care protocols.

Skills

APRN license

DEA number

BLS certification

Medicaid enrollment

Job description

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 research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

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.

Qualifications

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.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and …

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Applications and materials will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59 pm on October 25, 2026.

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