Corrections, Department of

Licensed Practical Nurse-LTE 
Job Announcement Code: 0700706

County(ies):
 		*statewide
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
  Job Working Title(s):  		LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 0700706
  LPN-LTE
Type of Employment:
 		Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:
 		Starting salary for this position is $16.387.
Special Qualifications:
 		Candidates must have a current LPN license.
Contact:
 		Cheryl Amato, Human Resources Assistant at 608-240-5502, CherylA.Amato@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
 		Technical
Area of Competition:
 		Open
Deadline to Apply:
 		Open

Vacancies may occur at institutions throughout the state.


*Temporary jobs are referred to as limited term employment (LTE). While limited term employment does not automatically lead to or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employment, these positions provide valuable work experience and an opportunity to explore different permanent job and career options at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.


Limited term employees receive the following benefits:



  • Workers’ Compensation

  • Unemployment Compensation

  • Social Security

  • Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participation. Once a LTE has worked for 600 hours within a one year period, they may be eligible to participate in the WRS.

  • Health insurance. Once a LTE begins participation in the WRS, they become eligible to enroll in the state health insurance program and pay the full premium. With six months of WRS participation eligibility begins for state participation, that is the state pays partial premiums.

  • LTE’s are paid for holidays if asked to work


For more information about the Department of Corrections and its facilities, log on to www.wi-doc.com.


The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs. It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.

Job Duties:   Perform health care services to incarcerated offenders in ambulatory and infirmary settings, which requires skilled technical care. This includes routine daily care of acutely ill and/or disabled patients, assisting in assessment of patient health needs, performing activities of daily living, making observations and reporting to a RN, assisting physician with physical exams, routine diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, maintaining records, and providing emergency care.

Special Notes:   

Candidates must possess a current Wisconsin LPN license or eligible to obtain a Wisconsin LPN license.


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.  The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.  Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. 


Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident to apply for this position.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   General patient care and current nursing procedures; ability to assess patients by making accurate observations of signs and symptoms for a wide range of injuries and illnesses; ability to perform effectively in emergency situations; and ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

How To Apply:   

Apply with an 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 LPN license.


Send application materials to DOC; Bureau of Personnel and Human Resources; Attn: Cheryl Amato; 3099 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53707.  You may also fax materials to 608-240-3343 Attn: Cheryl.