Registered Nurse - Southern Wisconsin Center

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

These positions are classified as Nurse Clinician 2's. Starting salary is between $40.90 and $47.21 per hour. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate

0 $40.79

3 $42.88

5 $43.96

7 $45.04

9 $46.13

11 $47.21

• $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 and 6am.
• A $3.00/hour temporary add-on will be paid for hours worked Saturday and Sunday.
• $0.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1000 upon hire and $1000 after completing probation.
• A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 11/02.

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will possess:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Must be licensed at 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 you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Wisconsin OR you are within 3 months of graduation from a professional nurse education program.

Well-qualified candidates will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written methods.

• Experience providing effective direction and overseeing the work of other members of the nursing team.

• Experience applying nursing techniques to meet the needs of the specific patient population at SWC.

How To Apply

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You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.