The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is currently recruiting for a Nurse Prescriber.

MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, specializing in serving patients with complex psychiatric conditions, often combined with certain problem behaviors. A secure setting to meet the legal and behavioral needs of our patients is provided. MMHI is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system.

MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As the Nurse Prescriber, you will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive care for adult populations which involves a high degree of clinical expertise in providing preventive and primary care in an institutional setting. You will function independently in managing the direct and indirect care of individuals in collaboration with all disciplines of the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team. Responsibilities include:

• Educating patients to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute and chronic illness.
• Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating care and coordinating these plans with the ACT team.
• Completing initial assessments and prescribing medications.
• Collaborating and working closely with members of the ACT multidisciplinary teams (i.e., PACT Unit Supervisor, PACT Psychiatrist, and ACT Nurses).
• Implementing the diagnosis and treatment of assigned patients.
• Staying current on recent developments in the field of Psychiatry.

The starting pay is $62.70 per hour (approximately $130,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) and is in pay schedule and range 11/01.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction 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.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, 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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all the following:

• License or eligible for license as an APNP by the State of Wisconsin (WI). Eligible includes you being currently registered as an APNP in another state and eligible to obtain licensure in WI. License must be obtained by time of appointment.
• Ability to work on call when needed which may include overtime, weekends, holidays, etc.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience or training of DHS, State and Federal regulations for care and treatment.
• Experience applying nursing theory, nursing process, and evidenced based practice nursing standards of care.

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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.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

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 in Human Resources at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format. You will also be required to answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is 05/16/24 at 11:59 pm.