Position Summary As an RN, you will use the nursing process to implement nursing interventions in basic and complex patient situations at WMHI. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Completing daily nursing assessments, responding to medical emergencies, administering medications and working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of medical care.
- Overseeing and providing guidance to other nursing staff (Certified Nursing Assistants), ensuring patient health and safety needs are met.
Salary Information Starting salary is between $43.72 and $50.61 per hour, based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.
Years of Licensure Pay Rate
0 $43.72
3 $45.97
5 $47.12
7 $48.28
9 $49.45
11 $50.61
- These positions are classified as Nurse Clinician 2.
- $1.40/hour plus $2.50/hour for a total of $3.90/hour differential for permanent 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
- $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 WMHI 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. 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 screen, which will be administered by WMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
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 both of the following:
- Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin (WI). Eligible includes being currently registered as a professional nurse in another state and eligible to obtain licensure in WI (must be licensed in WI upon hire) OR graduate nurses within three months of graduation (must have Nursing Temporary Permit License upon hire).
- Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to general nursing theory, processes and standards.
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
- Experience utilizing the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care.
- Experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient.
- Experience working with others as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience using problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution methods.
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You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.
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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 Allyvia Vang at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility have been met.
