Registered Nurse Job at State of Wisconsin (Waupun)

Registered Nurse

State of Wisconsin

Location:
United States , Waupun

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

46.11 - 52.86 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill two Registered Nurse (Nurse Clinician 3) positions, located at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wisconsin. Both positions are part of the health services unit (HSU). The shifts are ten hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with alternating days off. The hours expected are 11:45 AM - 10:15 PM. Under the general supervision of the Health Services Manager, the Nurse Clinician 3 (NC3) is responsible for providing complex skilled nursing care to DCC and DAI patients at Dodge Correctional Institution (DCI).

Job Responsibility:

Providing complex skilled nursing care to DCC and DAI patients at Dodge Correctional Institution (DCI)
Providing direct care and intake screenings to those brought from the county jails with minimal medical history available
Utilizing the nursing process and follow the Correctional Nursing Standards in their practice to screen, evaluate and assess the patient
Data collection from the patient and community providers, pharmacies, and hospitals
Implementing withdrawal orders after consulting Advanced Care Providers
Working closely with the DCI multidisciplinary team to provide the patient with resources to successfully manage their health care during their incarceration
Utilizing theoretical and evidence-based knowledge and practices to assess, plan, diagnose, implement and evaluate acute and chronic needs as well as response to care

Requirements:

Must possess and maintain an active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact
Experience treating patient conditions with appropriate utilization of nursing protocols
Experience developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation
Experience providing healthcare education to patients and staff
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

What we offer:

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
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
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
Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

Expiration:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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