Registered Nurse - Southern Wisconsin Center

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (IL); On-site; USD 59,236 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Sign-on Bonus

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Job summary

The Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove, WI seeks Registered Nurses to provide direct care to residents with intellectual disabilities. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' health and safety.

Starting pay ranges from $43.72 to $50.61 per hour with a $3,000 sign-on bonus; a 12-month probation period applies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, nursing process, and standards.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Background check and TB test required before start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents with intellectual disabilities.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support resident health and safety.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Weekend Availability

Education

RN License (Wisconsin)

Job description

Introduction

We have a great opportunity available to make a difference for Wisconsin's residents. We are looking for talented individuals to fill out Registered Nursing (RN) positions!. Come join Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) for the Intellectually Disabled.

Starting pay is $43.72 and $50.61 per hour, plus earn a $3,000 sign-on bonus and night/weekend differentials.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Leave time is pro-rated for part-time employees based on hours worked
• 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 7.2% employer match in 2026 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!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• Conveniently located near Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha

Shifts available below are 90% FTE (72 hours every 2 weeks) and will work:

• 12-hour PM/NOC shift and every other weekend.
• Selected candidate must be available to work AMs, PMs, NOCs, and additional weekends based on the needs of the facility.
• This job announcement may be used to fill both full-time and part-time vacancies on all shifts in the future.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove. SWC brings together a rich history and state-of-the-art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do. But don't take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

Position Summary

As an RN, you will perform direct patient care for developmentally disabled residents. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, administering and evaluating individual care for residents.

Salary Information

The classification for this position is Nurse Clinician 2. Starting salary is between $43.72 and $50.61 per hour based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate

• 0 $43.72
• 3 $45.97
• 5 $47.12
• 7 $48.28
• 9 $49.45
• 11 $50.61

• $1.40/hour differential for 1st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• $3.90/hour differential for 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
• $0.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with SWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1500 upon hire and $1500 after completing probation.
• A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 11/02.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

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

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

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

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. Must be licensed in Wisconsin by time of appointment.
• Knowledge of current general nursing theory, nursing process and nursing standards.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional overtime or extra hours.
• Eligibility is defined as your license application/exam is in process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin.

Well-qualified applicants

• Experience applying nursing techniques to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled patient population at SWC.
• Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team (e.g. CNAs, LPNs, other RNs, etc.).
• Experience providing effective direction and overseeing the work of other members of the nursing team.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written methods.

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 Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility are met.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.