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Registered Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$75,784 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
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eligible employer. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following: Licensure or eligibility•for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Must be licensed in Wisconsin by time of appointment. Knowledge of current general nursing theory, nursing process and nursing standards. Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional overtime or extra hours. •Eligibility is defined as your license application/exam is in process 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. Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following: Experience applying nursing techniques to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled patient population at SWC. Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team (e.g. CNAs, LPNs, other RNs, etc.). Experience providing effective direction and overseeing the work of other members of the nursing team. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written methods. For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here. How To Apply Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Sign in to your account or click "Register Now" to create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.Helpful Information:
Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsn.gov. DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here. Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility are met. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm.