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The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for Health Services Manager (Nursing Supervisor) positions in locations throughout the state.
Current Vacancies:
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Please click here for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website.
Position Summary
The Nursing Supervisor - Health Services Manager (HSM) serves as the administrative and clinical leader of the Health Services Unit (HSU). The HSM is a Registered Nurse with a high degree of expertise in nursing care and health care management. The HSM works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team within the HSU, including Dental Services, Medical/Provider Services, Psychological Services and other specialties within the health care team, and provides overall administrative support and direction of the HSU. This position has considerable latitude for independent action within established DOC/DAI Institution and BHS standards, policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the fiscal planning and administration of the HSU budget.
The HSM fosters competency in practice, education and the professional development of assigned staff. The HSM works within policies and procedures and ensures that health care delivery meets appropriate community and regulatory health care standards and ensures quality care is based on evidence-based practice and current National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards. The HSM ensures patients have timely access to safe, high-quality care and identifies and removes barriers to care. This position fosters a healthy, collaborative work environment where staff feel safe, supported and encouraged to share ideas to improve the care provided to patients. The HSM is responsible for mentoring and coaching of assigned staff.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 50-11 with pay starting from $61.77/hour - $61.87/hour.
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Remote work options not available for these positions.
Job Details
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.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must possess an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a reciprocating state.
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience providing direct nursing care to patients
Experience overseeing nursing practice and/or patient outcomes
Experience in a supervisory role
How To Apply
This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications for the purposes of this application. Please click here for additional instructions.
To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license. If your license is listed under a former name, please include the former name. If you have an out of state license, make sure to include the state.
If your Wisconsin license is pending (and you are not currently licensed in another state), wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current license to be considered.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.
If you are interested in a particular facility , make sure you confirm which city the facility is located in when you make your location selections.
Please select all locations you are willing to consider when submitting your application. If you are found eligible and your situation later changes, contact the HR staff above to request an update to your potential work locations.
Recruiting Locations:
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)
Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)
Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)
Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)
Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)
Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)
Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)
Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution HSU (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)
Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center (Union Grove, Racine County)
Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday February 21 st , 2024 . At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.
Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.
After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
If you are found eligible , then your name will be placed on a register and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on matching the locations you selected.
If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website. If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application. If this is the reason for your application being found ineligible, you will be directed to reapply in the notice of ineligibility that you receive.
If you are found ineligible after review of your submitted materials , you will need to wait until a new Job Opening is posted to reapply. The new Job Opening will be a different Job Opening number. Individuals whose responses or materials were assessed for this opening cannot withdraw and reapply to this job opening.
If you have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm - 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for Health Services Manager (Nursing Supervisor) positions in locations throughout the state.
Current Vacancies:
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.
- Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
- An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program : A free and confidential EAP offering employees and their immediate family/dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
Please click here for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website.
Position Summary
The Nursing Supervisor - Health Services Manager (HSM) serves as the administrative and clinical leader of the Health Services Unit (HSU). The HSM is a Registered Nurse with a high degree of expertise in nursing care and health care management. The HSM works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team within the HSU, including Dental Services, Medical/Provider Services, Psychological Services and other specialties within the health care team, and provides overall administrative support and direction of the HSU. This position has considerable latitude for independent action within established DOC/DAI Institution and BHS standards, policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the fiscal planning and administration of the HSU budget.
The HSM fosters competency in practice, education and the professional development of assigned staff. The HSM works within policies and procedures and ensures that health care delivery meets appropriate community and regulatory health care standards and ensures quality care is based on evidence-based practice and current National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards. The HSM ensures patients have timely access to safe, high-quality care and identifies and removes barriers to care. This position fosters a healthy, collaborative work environment where staff feel safe, supported and encouraged to share ideas to improve the care provided to patients. The HSM is responsible for mentoring and coaching of assigned staff.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 50-11 with pay starting from $61.77/hour - $61.87/hour.
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Remote work options not available for these positions.
Job Details
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.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must possess an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a reciprocating state.
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience providing direct nursing care to patients
Experience overseeing nursing practice and/or patient outcomes
Experience in a supervisory role
How To Apply
This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications for the purposes of this application. Please click here for additional instructions.
To apply: Click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license. If your license is listed under a former name, please include the former name. If you have an out of state license, make sure to include the state.
If your Wisconsin license is pending (and you are not currently licensed in another state), wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current license to be considered.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections' Equity and Inclusion initiative.
If you are interested in a particular facility , make sure you confirm which city the facility is located in when you make your location selections.
Please select all locations you are willing to consider when submitting your application. If you are found eligible and your situation later changes, contact the HR staff above to request an update to your potential work locations.
Recruiting Locations:
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)
Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)
Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)
Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)
Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)
Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)
Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)
Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution HSU (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)
Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center (Union Grove, Racine County)
Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)
Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)
Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday February 21 st , 2024 . At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered.
Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.
After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
If you are found eligible , then your name will be placed on a register and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on matching the locations you selected.
If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website. If your credential is found acceptable, we will reassess your application. If this is the reason for your application being found ineligible, you will be directed to reapply in the notice of ineligibility that you receive.
If you are found ineligible after review of your submitted materials , you will need to wait until a new Job Opening is posted to reapply. The new Job Opening will be a different Job Opening number. Individuals whose responses or materials were assessed for this opening cannot withdraw and reapply to this job opening.
If you have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm - 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
