Nursing Unit Manager - Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center

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

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI), is recruiting to fill a Nursing Unit Manager for the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC). MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, specializing in serving patients with complex psychiatric conditions, often combined with certain problem behaviors. MMHI is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system. MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services.

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the unit. This includes:

• Supervising; counseling; evaluating; and teaching nursing staff assigned to the unit,
• Training and consulting nursing staff,
• Participating in developing/establishing policies and procedures to provide unit direction and operational guidelines ensuring congruence with Nursing, Clinical, and Security policies and procedures.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $56.38 to $64.93 per hour (approximately between $117,200 and $135,000 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Nursing Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 50/11.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible is defined as your license is currently in progress with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, or you currently hold a license in another state and be eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin. You must obtain licensure in Wisconsin by the time of appointment.
• Experience serving in a supervisory or leadership role to nursing staff (e.g., providing guidance, training, evaluating performance, etc.).
• Experience working in a healthcare setting (e.g. hospital, nursing home, etc.) or a secured facility (e.g. prison, mental health institution, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience providing nursing services to psychiatric patients.
• Experience working with youth that have mental health or behavioral issues.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.

Contact

For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Rachel Libera at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veterans' affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is October 1 at 11:59 pm.