Nurse Clinician 3 - 80%

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 evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill three 80% Nurse Clinician 3 positions. These positions are based out of Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI (Winnebago County).

The Nurse Clinician 3 (NC3) is responsible for providing advanced skilled nursing care to incarcerated adults in the state correctional facilities in ambulatory, infirmary, long term care, and palliative care settings.

This position works in a Long-Term Care (LTC) / Palliative Care (PC) Unit at Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) and provides independent management of direct cares to patients residing on this unit who have unique complex health conditions which are long-term and/or terminal which prevent them from residing in the General Population.

The incumbent will provide direct and on-going care, and advanced assessments, to these residents and will provide extensive and complex cares related to activities of daily living (ADL), emotional/psychological support, medication management for pain, etc.

Advanced job responsibilities include: patient assessment and treatment, assisting the physician in providing medical services, developing and monitoring of treatment plans, coordinating treatment plans with treatment team, management of medications, provision of emergency care, and maintenance of medical records. In addition to providing direct patient care responsibilities, this position will assist with unit planning to structure staff and resources to meet the needs of the assigned patients or patient population.

Also, the Nurse Clinician 3 is expected to develop and/or participate in educational programs for staff and patients about patient ADL’s and chronic disease management, along with evaluating quality assurance of standards of care on the LTC and PC Unit. The incumbent will serve as a consultant to uniformed and non-uniformed staff about the residents of the LTC and PC Unit.

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-01 with a starting pay of $46.11/hour - $56.10/hour. The rate offered within this range will relate to years of licensure/credentialing as a registered nurse. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis.

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

This position is FLSA Exempt.

This position normally works 8-hour shifts , 4 days a week, and the vacancies include shifts of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM. All positions are scheduled to work every other weekend and there will be a rotation for holidays.

Healthcare employees in this classification must have the ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs. This may include weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

This position has physical requirements related to performing the job duties that involve being able to stand, sit, and move freely. This role will reposition patients, manipulate fine objects, and lift freely up to 40 lbs. to perform necessary tasks, and may need to occasionally climb stairs. A full list is included with the position description.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess and maintain an active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of application. Temporary licenses are not permitted.

Employees must maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

In addition to the special requirements, minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Treating patient conditions with appropriate utilization of nursing protocols.
• Developing, refining, and revising a patient plan of care utilizing continuous patient assessment and evaluation.
• Providing healthcare education to patients and staff.

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your resume and letter of qualifications 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.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The initial screening prior to interview will include a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website. Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday April 14th, 2026.

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