Nurse Clinician 3 - Part Time

State of Wisconsin; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Pension plan with lifetime retirement

Well Wisconsin program incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Sign-on bonus option for eligible new-

Job summary

The Department of Corrections in Wisconsin seeks Part-Time Nurse Clinician (NC3) positions based at Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Roles involve advanced nursing care across ambulatory, infirmary, long-term, and palliative settings for incarcerated adults, with duties including assessment, treatment, and care plan coordination.

Shifts include 12-hour and 8-hour options; holiday rotations; on-site duties with extensive leave, benefits, and a strong union-style compensation framework.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week when needed.
• Experience providing skilled nursing care in ambulatory, infirmary, long-term, or palliative care settings.
• Ability to assess patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and coordinate care with the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced skilled nursing care to incarcerated adults in various care settings.
• Perform patient assessment, treatment, and medication management with physician collaboration.
• Coordinate treatment plans with the care team and supervise nursing staff scheduling and delegation.
• Educate staff and patients on ADLs, chronic disease management, and quality of care standards.
• Maintain medical records and serve as a clinical consultant to staff.

Job description

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

The Department of Correitions is currently recruiting to fill multiple Part Time Nurse Clinician 3 positions. These positions are based out of Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI (Winnebago County).

(1) 60% NC3 position which works 12-hour shifts, 2 days a week, which will include a rotation for holidays .

(3) 60% NC3 - Weekend positions which works 12-hour shifts Saturday and Sunday, rotating between 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM, 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (same shift both days of the weekend, rotating between weekends) (See additional details regarding NC3 – Weekend below).

(2) 80% NC3 positions which work 8-hour shifts, 4 days a week and are scheduled to work every other weekend with a rotation for holidays.

(3) 90% NC3 positions which work 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week, normally Monday – Friday as assigned between 6:00 AM and 10:30 PM, with potential for some overnights, weekends, and holidays.

All shifts include a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Additional hours may be required based on operational needs. This includes all shifts and days, including holidays.

Position Summary

The Nurse Clinician 3 (NC3) is responsible for providing advanced skilled nursing care to incarcerated adults in the state correctional facilities in ambulatory, infirmary, long term care, and palliative care settings.

Advanced job responsibilities include: patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician in providing medical services, developing and monitoring of treatment plans, coordinating treatment plans with treatment team, complex care related to activities of daily living (ADL), emotional/psychological support, management of medications, provision of emergency care, and maintenance of medical records.

In addition to direct healthcare provision responsibilities, this position will assist with staff assignment scheduling and appropriate delegation to nursing staff to meet the needs of the assigned patients or patient population.

Additionally, the Nurse Clinician is expected to develop and/or participate in educational programs for staff and patients about safe completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), chronic disease management, treatment plans, medical diagnoses, along with evaluating quality assurance of standards of care within the unit.This position will serve as a consultant to uniformed and non-uniformed staff as indicated.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-01 with a starting pay of $47.04/hour - $57.23/hour. The rate offered within this range will relate to years of licensure/credentialing as a registered nurse. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

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 $3,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1500 on the first paycheck and $1500 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.

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.

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.

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Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis.

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

This position is FLSA Exempt.

Employees must maintain certification in Basic Life Saving (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.

Healthcare employees in this classification must have the ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs. This may include weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

This position has physical requirements related to performing the job duties that involve being able to stand, sit, and move freely. This role will reposition patients, manipulate fine objects, and lift freely up to 40 lbs. to perform necessary tasks, and may need to occasionally climb stairs. A full list is included with the position description.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

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.

Applicants must possess and maintain an active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of application. Temporary licenses are not permitted.

In addition to the license, minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Treating patient conditions with appropriate utilization of nursing protocols.
• Developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation.
• Providing healthcare education to patients and staff.

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.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you are currently working at the Department of Corrections under contract for a staffing agency, you must have worked at least 720 hours of your contract before being eligible for consideration. If you are in this situation, please wait to apply until you have reached that threshold.

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. 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.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday August 31 st , 2026.