Nurse Clinician

Position: Nurse Clinician 4
Position Summary

This position functions independently in an expanded clinical role giving expert direct and indirect nursing care to patients who have complex care needs. Responsibilities include participating as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, consulting with the multi-disciplinary team within the institution, other DOC institutions and the community on planning and evaluating care for patients with multiple medical and psychiatric needs.

This position also identifies, develops and implements plans to meet the learning needs of inmate patients, staff, students, and community agencies related to medical care and re-entry of offenders. It also participates in collaborative program planning to meet the health needs of offenders at the institution and in the community when they are due to be discharged. Initiates and participates in research and quality improvement activities.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $99299 and $113339 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 11-01. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

* 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.

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, 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 to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

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 to employment.

NOTE:

This position is NOT eligible to work remotely

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Applicants must possess and maintain an active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

* Developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation of current treatment plan results.

* Researching findings in correctional nursing, psychiatric nursing, medical/surgical nursing, and/or related fields.

* Coordinating chronic disease management including patient education, care planning, medication monitoring, and nursing and ACP follow-up care

* Collaborating with other supervisors regarding general unit management.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

* Evaluating care provided by nursing staff and provide appropriate feedback.

* Identifying and planning to meet learning needs complex chronic disease patients and other nursing staff related to delivering high quality nursing care.

How To Apply

To apply , click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position. Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.

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