Registered Nurse - Nurse Clinician 2

State of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Excellent health, dental, vision, and/

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a Nurse Clinician 2 (RN) for full-time duties across multiple state facilities, including ambulatory and infirmary settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication management, emergency care, and medical record maintenance.

Role involves staff and patient education to maintain nursing skills. Remote work is not available; a twelve-month probation applies. Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply for some hires.

Qualifications

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or another state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in state correctional facilities, including ambulatory and infirmary settings.
• Perform patient assessment and treatment, assist physicians, manage medications, provide emergency care, and maintain medical records.
• Participate in staff and patient education programs and maintain nursing skills.

Skills

RN licensure

Job description

Introduction

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 Corrections is accepting applications for Registered Nurse (Nurse Clinician 2) positions in locations throughout the state. This recruitment will be used to recruit full-time positions.

Position Summary

A Nurse Clinician 2 is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in the state correctional facilities. This may include both ambulatory and infirmary settings.

These skilled nursing duties include patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician in providing medical services, management of medications, provision of emergency care, and maintenance of medical records.

In addition, the Nurse Clinician 2 is expected to participate in educational programs for staff and patients and participate in activities to maintain their nursing skill level.

Please note: If you are currently working under contract for a staffing agency at the Department of Corrections, you must have worked at least 720 hours of your contract.

Salary Information

Nurse Clinician 2 is in pay schedule and range 11-02 with pay starting from $43.72/hr - $52.14/hr, depending on full years of licensure as a Registered Nurse.

0 Years $43.72/hour

3 Years $45.97/hour

5 Years $47.12/hour

7 Years $48.28/hour

9 Years $49.45/hour

11+ Years $50.61/hour

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.

Nurse Clinician 2 positions at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility may receive an additional add-on of $3.00/hr worked.

Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add-on for all hours worked.

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve-month probationary period is required. This position is FLSA Exempt.

Benefits

• 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 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. 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.

Remote work options are not available for these positions.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist Senior, at [e-mail].

Current Vacancies (shifts may be updated based on operational needs)

• Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, WI) Combination of AM/PM shifts (6:00am-8:00pm); every 4th weekend
• Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, WI) 2:00pm- 10:30pm
• New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, WI) Combination of 6:00am-2:30pm and every 6th weekend
• Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School (Irma, WI) Combination of 6:00am- 2:30pm and 2:00pm- 10:30pm shifts
• Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center (Union Grove, WI) 12pm - 10:30pm; including some weekend coverage
• Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, WI) Hours to be determined upon hire
• Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, WI)
  • AM/PM rotation 8:00am- 4:30pm; 1:00pm-9:30pm
  • 1:00PM-9:30PM
• Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, WI)
  • 6:00am-10:30pm
  • 10:00pm- 6:30am

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday January 13, 2027. At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.

Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays. After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.

If you are found eligible, then your name will be placed on a register, and may be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on the locations you select. You are welcome to apply to a location even if they don't have a current vacancy. Not all locations have vacancies.

If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website or in another compact state. If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application.

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