• 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

As an RN, you will use the nursing process to implement nursing interventions in basic and complex patient situations at WMHI. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completing daily nursing assessments, responding to medical emergencies, administering medications and working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of medical care.
• Overseeing and providing guidance to other nursing staff (CNAs) and ensuring patient health and safety needs are met.

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.
• $1.40/hour plus $2.50/hour for a total of $3.90/hour differential for 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, $1000 upon hire and $1000 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 will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB screen, which will be administered by WMHI 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 both of the following:

• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin by the employee's start date. Eligible includes currently registered as a professional nurse in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in WI OR graduate nurses within three months of graduation (must have Nursing Temporary Permit License upon hire).
• Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to general nursing theory, processes and standards.

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

• Experience utilizing the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care.
• Experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient.
• Experience interacting with others, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution methods.

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Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.