Nursing Supervisor - Assistant Health Services Manager

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Oregon; On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a registered nurse to oversee the Health Services Unit, working with the Health Services Manager and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care within DOC facilities.

The role requires leadership in nursing, clinical oversight, and administrative support, with strong collaboration across Dental, Medical/Provider, and Psychological Services to maintain standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct nursing care to patients.
• Experience in a leadership role such as Charge Nurse or Care Team Leader.
• Experience providing education to staff and/or patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and clinical care in the Health Services Unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including Dental, Medical/Provider, and Psychological Services.
• Provide administrative support and direction of the Health Services Unit.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership experience

Staff education

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Position Summary

This position works collaboratively with the Health Services Manager, overseeing operations and clinical care in the Health Services Unit. The AHSM is a Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in nursing care and health care operations. The AHSM works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including Dental Services, Medical/Provider Services, Psychological Services and other specialties within the health care team, and assists in providing administrative support and direction of the HSU. The AHSM works with the Bureau of Health Services (BHS) leadership team to provide high quality health care to the population within the facilities of the Department of Corrections (DOC)/Division of Adult Institutions (DAI). This position has considerable latitude for independent action within established DOC/DAI/ BHS standards, policies, and procedures.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 50-11 with a starting pay of $62.38/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12 month probationary period is required.

Benefits

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.

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.

This position has physical requirements including but not limited to: standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs, etc.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have:

• Experience providing direct nursing care to patients


• Experience in a leadership type role such as a Charge Nurse or Care Team Leader


• Experience providing education to staff and/or patients

Special Qualifications

Applicants must possess an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Equal Opportunity, Veterans, and Other Information

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiritive 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. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the human resources contact above. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 15th, 2026.

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