Introduction
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 recruiting to fill a MAT RN Program Coordinator (Nurse Clinician 4) position. This position is based out of the Bureau of Health Services at Central Office (Madison, Dane 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.
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for the facilitation, consultation, clinical direction, and oversight of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) within the Department of Corrections. By functioning as a resource and providing expertise in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinical health, this position facilitates the effective management of patient care and nursing practice for patients with SUD at both the departmental and institution level. This position ensures the effective delivery of SUD-related health services both within nursing and across health disciplines; utilizes theoretical and evidence-based practices to plan, provide, implement, and evaluate the delivery of safe and efficient SUD-related patient care; and develops, implements, and evaluates SUD-related healthcare programs, policies, and procedures.
Nursing care duties will include patient assessments, treatments, assisting physicians in providing medical services, management of medications, provision of emergency care, maintenance of medical records and curriculum development for SUD-related health care. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary and medical teams in SUD treatment program/plan development, and presents specific nursing interventions which are congruent with the treatment needs identified in the individualized treatment plan and unit mission statement.
The NC4 will also actively assist in the training and development of staff in SUD-related health care. This position will actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, especially as it pertains to SUD-related health care. This position will also consult with the multi-disciplinary teams across DOC institutions and the community on planning and evaluating care for patients with SUD needs, and will participate in collaborative program planning to meet the SUD-related health needs of offenders at the facilities and in the community when they are due to be discharged. This requires collaboration and communication with multiple disciplines within the department and community when necessary.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 11-01 and offers pay starting from $48.75 – $53.39/hour .
Pay will be set considering years of licensed nursing experience among other factors. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule. This position is FLSA Exempt. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Normal schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM with forty-five minutes for lunch. This position will be required to work hours outside of this schedule based on operational needs and at the discretion of the Director of Nursing.
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 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting . 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 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.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook .
Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess and maintain an active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a reciprocating state.
Minimally qualified applicants will also have :
Experience, Training, and/or Education in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinical health, including Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
Experience consulting with staff from other disciplines to implement patient care plans, which may include; medical, psychiatry, nursing, security, treatment, and/or administrative staff.
Experience providing healthcare training and education to patients, new staff, and current staff.
How To Apply
This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience as it specifically relates to the qualifications section of the job posting.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
Wisc.Jobs has extra guidance for your application materials, including a template for the letter of qualifications, here . The Department of Corrections has a similar resource here .
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. This is the License # that ends in “ -30 ”. If your license is listed under a former name, please include your former name in the same text box after you enter your license number. If you have an out of state license, make sure to include the state.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete this 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 .
Deadline to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 1 st , 2024 .
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