Nurse Clinician 4 - Mendota Mental Health Institute

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management

$117K — $121K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or eligible for licensure.
  • Experience providing direct care to geriatrics, adults, or adolescents.
  • Experience in a hospital or psychiatric facility working with geriatric patients.
  • Familiarity with memory care in a nursing home or 24/7 care facility.
  • Experience in managing medical treatments or psychiatric crises.
  • Leadership coursework or experience in a nurse leadership position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert direct and indirect nursing care to elderly patients.
  • Assess and evaluate patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Plan and implement individualized care for older adults with psychiatric needs.
  • Consult with nursing and other professionals on care strategies.
  • Identify and address learning needs of staff, families, and community agencies regarding mental health.
  • Develop and implement training for staff and community partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive working environment within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Focus on mental health and nursing education for staff and community.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As the NC4 working on the GTU, you will function in an advanced clinical role, giving expert direct and indirect nursing care to elderly patients who have complex mixes of psychiatric, medical, and nursing needs. You will participate as a member of the GTU multidisciplinary team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Additionally, you will consult with nursing staff and staff from other disciplines at MMHI in planning and evaluating care for older adults with psychiatric needs.

In addition, you will identify, develop, and implement plans to meet the learning needs of staff, students, families, and community agencies related to mental health issues for older adults.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $56.65 and $58.23 per hour based on years of licensure (approximately between $117,800 and $121,100 per year), plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.
  • *Pay includes a *1.00 /hour add-on for hours worked and performing direct care.
  • $1.40 /hour differential for 1 st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
  • $3.90 /hour differential for permanent 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
  • 12-month probationary period is required.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Nurse Clinician 4 and is in pay schedule and range 11/01.

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services . Eligible is defined as you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin. You must obtain licensure by the time of appointment.
  • Experience working as an RN providing direct care to geriatric, adult, or adolescent patients.
Well-qualified applicants will also have:
  • Experience working as a registered nurse with a geriatric population in a hospital, inpatient psychiatric or secure facility.
  • Experience working with a memory care population in a nursing home, hospital, or other 24/7 care facility.
  • Experience directing interventions during medical treatment or psychiatric crisis.
  • Leadership coursework or experience working in a nurse leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Nurse Educator, or similar leadership role) performing duties such as providing coaching, training or guidance to nursing staff.
Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

How To Apply

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  • Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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  • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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  • 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 Rachel Libera at [redacted] .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is August 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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