Licensed Practical Nurse

Press Control+M to start dragging object Location Green Bay;Stanley;Portage;Oregon;Fox Lake;Waupun;Fond Du Lac;Boscobel;New Lisbon;Irma;Milwaukee;Sturtevant;Union Grove;Plymouth;Oshkosh The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, WI Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility in Milwaukee, WI Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center in Union Grove, WI Racine Correctional Institution in Sturtevant, WI Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing assigned health care services to Persons in Our Care. The individual in this position functions as a nursing team member in both infirmary and ambulatory settings. The LPN performs nursing procedures in situations, which require skilled technical care but do not require the direct supervision of the registered nurse. In highly complex situations, the LPN works under specific direction of the registered nurse. The LPN is responsible for performing duties assigned by the registered nurse including assisting the RN to care for acutely ill patients, assisting in assessment of residents' health needs, making observations, reporting to the RN, and performing related documentation and record management activities. Please note: If you are currently working under contract for a staffing agency at the Department of Corrections, you must have worked at least 720 hours of your contract. Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add-on for all hours worked. Weekend Licensed Practical Nurses will receive a weekend add-on of $5.00 per hour for all hours worked during qualifying periods to be determined by the employing units . Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or 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. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. This position is not eligible for remote work. Shifts: (1.0 FTE, 0.9 FTE,) Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac, WI - Determined upon hire (0.6 FTE) Columbia Correctional Institution- 6:00am-6:30pm, can be determined upon hire. (1.0 FTE, 0.6 FTE) Fox Lake Correctional Institution in Fox Lake, WI - Determined upon hire (1.0 FTE) Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI- AM/PM rotating with weekend coverage (0.6 FTE) Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI- 12hr shifts on Saturday/Sunday (0.9 FTE) Oakhill Correctional Institution – 9hr shifts; hours 830a-6p (1.0 FTE) Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility 7:00am- 3:30pm Monday- Friday; rotating weekends (1.0 FTE) Racine Correctional Institution - 2p-10:30p, Monday - Friday Qualifications SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Qualified candidates must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse . Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist-Senior, View email address on click.appcast.io The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the deadline date : Wednesday January 13, 2027 . At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered. Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays . After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, statewide, as they occur for up to 6 months. In the application process, please check only the locations for which you are truly interested. #J-18808-Ljbffr