Weekend Registered Nurse - Mendota Mental Health Institute

Position Summary

As a Weekend RN at MMHI, you will use a bio-psychosocial and recovery model as a basis for nursing practice in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs. You will:

• Deliver nursing care to patients and coordinate nursing activities in compliance with Department, State and Federal Laws.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in treatment/learning plan development, present specific nursing interventions congruent with the treatment needs identified in the individualized treatment plan and promote a professional role for nursing within the team.

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team through planning, directing, implementing and coordinating patient care within unit activities.

Salary Information

The classification for this position is Nurse Clinician 2 - Weekend. Starting pay* is between $50.79 and $57.21 per hour. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate

0 $50.79

3 $22.88

5 $53.96

7 $55.04

9 $56.13

11 $57.21

• *Pay includes a $10.00/hour add-on that applies to all hours worked between 6:00 a.m. Friday and 11:30 p.m. Monday.

• $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 to 6am.

• A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with MMHI in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after completing probation.

• A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 11/02.

• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

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 applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Must be licensed in Wisconsin within 3 months of appointment.

• Experience, education, or interest in nursing practice with a psychiatric patient population.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility is defined as your license application/exam is in process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin.

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

• Experience or education developing appropriate treatment goals or plans for patients.

• Experience leading or training other staff.

How To Apply

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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, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Ashley LaMar in Human Resources at ashley.lamar@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.