Nursing Unit Leader - Juvenile Psychiatric Care

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Pension plan with 7.25% employer match

Parking

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Madison. The role oversees the unit, supervises nursing staff, and ensures alignment with clinical and security procedures.

The position requires RN licensure in Wisconsin and prior supervisory experience in healthcare or psychiatric settings, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Wisconsin or eligibility to obtain by time of appointment
• Experience supervising or leading nursing staff with coaching and evaluation responsibilities
• Experience in healthcare settings (hospital, nursing home, secured facility) or psychiatric/behavioral health care

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall unit management, including nursing staff supervision, counseling, evaluation and teaching
• Provide training and consultation to nursing staff and support team
• Contribute to policy and procedure development ensuring alignment with Nursing, Clinical, and Security policies

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Staff training

Education

RN licensure in Wisconsin

Job description

State of Wisconsin is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager for the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Madison. The role oversees the unit, supervises nursing staff, and ensures alignment with clinical and security procedures.

The position requires RN licensure in Wisconsin and prior supervisory experience in healthcare or psychiatric settings, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.