The Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a Nurse Phlebotomist for their outpatient department and employee health clinic.
Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:45am to 3:30pm, and may require earlier or later hours as needed for labs or clinics.

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

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago.

Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

The Nurse Phlebotomist will serve as the primary phlebotomist and is responsible for:

• Coordinating and performing specimen collection and some specimen processing.
• Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment and vascular devices
• Performing blood draws from inpatient adults
• Assisting the Medical Program Assistant with Excel reports, data collection, filing, and record scanning
• Assisting and providing coverage for the Employee Health and Outpatient Department as needed.
• Assisting as a direct-care nurse. This includes providing safe and competent nursing care to persons who have acute and/or chronic conditions with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and working collaboratively with nursing and medical staff, interdisciplinary team members, other health care providers, families, and guardians.

Starting salary is between $40.79 and $47.21/hour (approximately $84,800 and $98,200 annually for full-time employment), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.
Years of Licensure Pay Rate
0 $40.79
3 $42.88
5 $43.96
7 $45.04
9 $46.13
11 $47.21

• $1.40 /hour differential for 1st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• $3.90/hour differential for permanent 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
• A$3.00 /hour temporary add-on will be paid for hours worked Saturday and Sunday.
• $0.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 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.

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.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC 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:

• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• Training and/or experience accessing veins.
• Training and/or experience with current infection control practices and disposal of hazardous waste with related regulatory requirements.

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

• Experience performing venous blood draws and specimen collection, labeling, and processing
• Training and/or experience in instructional methods and adult learning principles.
• Training and/or experience with FMLA, Workers Compensation, OSHA standards, and nursing assessments on an emergent basis.
• Experience monitoring infectious disease reports and culture reports from laboratories.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related 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 Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The deadline to apply is May 21st at 11:59 pm.