The Department of Health Services (DHS) strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) in Madison, WI is currently recruiting for two (2) Nurse Clinician 3 (NC3) positions.

MMHI is conveniently located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, specializing in serving patients with complex psychiatric conditions, often combined with certain problem behaviors. A secure setting to meet the legal and behavioral needs of our patients is provided. MMHI is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system.

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 start at $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

The NC3 serves as a team leader to nursing staff assigned to the unit. The NC3 uses a bio-psychosocial and recovery model as a basis for nursing practice in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs, delivers nursing care to all assigned patients, and coordinates and supervises all delegated nursing activities. The NC3 collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in treatment/learning plan development, presents specific nursing interventions congruent with the treatment needs identified in the individualized treatment plan and promotes a professional role for nursing within the team.

This position provides leadership to nursing staff through planning, directing, implementing, and coordinating patient care and unit activities. This position shares responsibility with the Unit Manager in ensuring Unit Programs, Institute policies and Department work rules are adhered to by nursing staff and others as indicated. The NC3 serves as a consultant for more complex patient cases, assesses leaning needs of self, patients, staff and others, and actively seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge. This position verifies and manages the unit nursing staff competency evaluation process.

The starting salary is between $45.11 and $49.27 per hour (approximately between $93,800 and $102,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 11/01.

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.

Employees are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Exceptions will be granted to those who obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation or those who provide documentation requiring a delay in receiving the vaccine.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible is defined as your license is currently in progress with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin. You must obtain licensure by the time of appointment.
• Experience working as an RN providing direct care to psychiatric patients.
• Experience working in a nurse leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Nurse Educator, or similar leadership role) performing duties such as providing coaching, training, and/or guidance to nursing staff.

Well-qualified applicants will also have at least one of the following:

• Experience developing a nursing plan of care for psychiatric patients.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (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 Commonly Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact HR Specialist Allyvia Vang in Human Resources at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is 05/30/23 at 11:59pm.