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Registered Nurse - Weekend
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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
Several flex spending accounts:
medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings. Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer. Position Summary As a Weekend Registered Nurse you will be responsible for using the nursing process to implement nursing interventions in basic and complex patient situations at WMHI. Duties include, but are not limited to: Completing daily nursing assessments, responding to medical emergencies, administering medications and working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of medical care. Overseeing and providing guidance to other nursing staff (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistants, etc.), assuring patient health and safety needs are met. Salary Information Starting salary• is between $53.72 and $60.61 per hour, which includes a $10.00/hour weekend only add-on for all hours worked and based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below. Years of Licensure •Pay Rate 0 $53.72 3 $55.97 5 $57.12 7 $58.28 9 $59.45 11 $60.61 Pay includes a $10.00/hour add-on applied to all hours worked between 600am Friday and 11:30pm Monday. $1.40/hour differential for 1st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am. $3.90 per hour differential for permanent 2nd or 3rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am (will show up as $1.40 per hour plus $2.50 per hour on paychecks). 12-month probationary period is required. The position is in the classification, Nurse Clinician 2 - Weekend and pay schedule and range is 11/02. Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. Job Details 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. All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date. DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor aSTEM-OPT
eligible employer. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following: Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin (WI). Eligible includes being currently registered as a professional nurse in another state and eligible to obtain licensure in WI (must be licensed in WI upon hire) OR graduate nurses within three months of graduation (must have Nursing Temporary Permit License upon hire). Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to general nursing theory, processes and standards. Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following: Experience using the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care. Experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient. 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 your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to 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. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 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, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.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 position has been filled.