The starting salary is between $59,457 and $63,111 per year (full-time) based on prior experience in the designated discipline, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11/40. A 6-month probationary period may be required. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union bargaining unit.
This position is located in the Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS); Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) in Mauston. For additional information about SandRidgeSecureTreatmentCenter, please visit the following web site: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/sandridge.Job Duties:This position provides skilled nursing care to patients; provides patient assessment and treatment; manages medications; assists the physician in providing medical services; provides emergency care; maintains treatment records; and plans educational programming for staff and patients.
Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a security check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Knowledge of current general nursing theory; process and nursing standards; methods of assessment and identification of health care needs; ability to make pertinent visual observations; and the ability to comprehend and retain specialized vocabulary and abbreviations.
Apply with an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38), a current resume, and a copy of your license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or license from another state with reciprocity. This is the examination for this position.
The Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) can be obtained on the Internet at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp; or e-mail DHSBHRJOBS@dhs.wi.gov; or call the DHS request line at (608) 267-9893 (Voice) or (888) 701-1251 (TextNet). If using the Request Line, please have the complete job title and job announcement code available when you call.
Send completed application/examination materials to Veronica Law; DHS; Bureau of Human Resources; 1 W. Wilson St., Room 555; P.O. Box 7850; Madison, WI53707-7850; FAX (608) 267-2147 or email at Veronica.Law@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
The first review of application/examination materials will be held on materials received by February 9, 2010. Materials will be evaluated and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Application/examination materials received after this date may be considered if the first group of candidates does not produce a selection.