State of Wisconsin

Registered Nurse - Mendota Mental Health Institute

State of Wisconsin$89K — $103K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, must obtain within 3 months of appointment.
  • Experience or interest in nursing with psychiatric patients.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in developing treatment goals/plans (preferred).
  • Leadership or staff training experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient care within legal compliance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on treatment plans.
  • Present nursing interventions aligned with individual treatment needs.
  • Lead and coordinate nursing activities within the unit.
  • Promote a professional nursing role within the team.

Benefits

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
  • Differentials for shift work, including additional pay for weekends and nights.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As an 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

Starting salary is between $42.86 and $49.61 /hour (approximately $89,100 and $103,100 annually), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate
0 $42.86
3 $45.06
5 $46.19
7 $47.33
9 $48.48
11 $49.61

  • $1.40/hour differential for 1st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
  • $3.90/hour differential for permanent 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 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.
  • $3,000 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, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.
  • A 12-month probationary period is required. These positions are classified as a Nurse Clinician 2 and are in pay schedule and range 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 the 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.

These positions have 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 these positions, 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. 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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Information:
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  • 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 .
  • 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 in Human Resources at [email protected] .

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

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.

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