Nurse Clinician 4 - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Position Summary

A Nurse Clinician 4 functions independently in an expanded clinical role giving expert direct and indirect nursing care to patients who have complex care needs.

This position will actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, as well as 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 will identify, develop and implement plans to meet the learning needs of inmate patients, staff, students, and community agencies related to medical care and re-entry of offenders.

This position will also participate 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.

In addition, this position will participate in research and quality improvement activities.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-01 with a starting pay of $46.34/hour - $54.46/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 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.

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Job Details

Anticipated schedule will be second shift hours (1:00 PM to 9:30 PM) mostly Monday - Friday with some flexibility around scheduled start/end time. There will be a six week rotation into one scheduled weekend shift, details available at time of interview.

As a direct care position, this position is not eligible for remote work. This position is FLSA Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel regularly.

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 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.

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

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

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* 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.

* Must maintain certification in CPR by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform CPR and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

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.

* 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 providing appropriate feedback.

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

* Developing and participating in on-going quality improvement activities.

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.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at [email protected].

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday November 18th, 2024.

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