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Corrections, Department of

County(ies):	Dane, Dodge, Milwaukee, Winnebago
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	TEMPORARY NURSE LTE  07-01174     Float Pool
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Evening 2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm or similar hours) Evening 3rd Shift (11pm to 7am or similar hours)
Salary:	Salary for these positions will be $32.00 per hour.
Contact:	Cheryl Amato, HR Assistant, 608-240-5502, CherylA.Amato@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open Applications will be accepted for this LTE recruitment on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Corrections is seeking registered nurses to work as part of our float pool. We have four headquarter locations for the float pool, one at Dodge Correctional in Waupun, the second at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility in Milwaukee, the third at Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, and the fourth at Oregon Correctional Center in Oregon. Applicants should indicate which area they wish to work.

Special Notes:   

• The Department of Corrections will conduct a criminal background check on applicants prior to selection.


• Applicants must possess registration or eligibility for registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin.


• Limited term employment may not exceed 1043 hours in the calendar year commencing on the anniversary date of hire.


• Applicants must commit to a minimum of five eight-hour shifts per month, as availability permits.


• Applicants will be scheduled for less than 40 hours per week.


• Applicants will be expected to work a minimum of one weekend per month.


• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.


• Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Considerable knowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice


• Skill in the application of nursing practice in meeting specific needs of adults, including emergency care, in various areas of the institution.


• Ability to work effectively with incarcerated adults and other disciplines in a team relationship.


• Ability to work productively in an independent setting under general supervision.


• Ability to maintain a helpful and understanding attitude toward the incarcerated adult exhibiting hostile or other negative behavioral traits.


• Ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population.


• Skill and ability to maintain CPR certification and to perform CPR.

How To Apply:   

Apply with the Application for State Employment form (OSER-MRS-38) which can be found at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp, a resume, and a copy of your license as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or proof of eligibility to obtain licensure.