Position Summary As the Nursing Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the unit. This includes:
- Supervising, counseling, evaluating, and teaching nursing staff assigned to the unit,
- Training and consulting nursing staff,
- Participating in developing/establishing policies and procedures to provide unit direction and operational guidelines ensuring congruence with Nursing, Clinical, and Security policies and procedures.
Salary Information The starting pay is between $56.38 to $64.93 per hour (approximately between $117,200 and $135,000 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Nursing Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 50/11.
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.
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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible is defined as your license is currently in progress 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. You must obtain licensure in Wisconsin by the time of appointment.
- Experience serving in a supervisory or leadership role to nursing staff (e.g., providing guidance, training, evaluating performance, etc.).
- Experience working in a healthcare setting (e.g. hospital, nursing home, etc.) or a secured facility (e.g. prison, mental health institution, etc.).
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
- Experience providing nursing services to psychiatric patients.
- Experience working with youth that have mental health or behavioral issues.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .
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- Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is August 3, 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.
