Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing assigned health care services to Persons in Our Care. The individual in this position functions as a nursing team member in both infirmary and ambulatory settings. The LPN performs nursing procedures in situations that require skilled technical care but do not require the direct supervision of the registered nurse. In highly complex situations, the LPN works under specific direction of the registered nurse.

The LPN is responsible for performing duties assigned by the registered nurse including assisting the RN to care for acutely ill patients, assisting in assessment of residents’ health needs, making observations, reporting to the RN, and performing related documentation and record management activities.

This position is in pay schedule/range 06-05 with pay starting at 29.42/hour - 36.72/hour
, depending on full years of licensure as an LPN.

• 0 Years $29.42/hour
• 3 Years $30.20/hour
• 5 Years $31.83/hour
• 7 Years $33.46/hour
• 9 Years $35.09/hour
• 11+ Years $36.72/hour

Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add‑on for all hours worked. Weekend Licensed Practical Nurses will receive a weekend add‑on of $5.00 per hour for all hours worked during qualifying periods. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes.

A twelve‑month probationary period is required. This position is FLSA Non‑Exempt.

• 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.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

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.

For more in‑depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

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• (1.0 FTE) Waupun Correctional Institution
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• (0.6 FTE) Columbia Correctional Institution
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• (1.0 FTE) Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
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• (1.0 FTE, 0.6 FTE) Fox Lake Correctional Institution in Fox Lake, WI
• (1.0 FTE) Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI- AM/PM rotating with weekend coverage
• (0.6 FTE) Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI- 12hr shifts on Saturday/Sunday

Special Requirement: Qualified candidates must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of…