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An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to lead their Health Services Unit. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative leadership, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative environment, mentor staff, and oversee the fiscal management of the unit. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional. Join a team that values quality care and professional development while making a significant impact in the health services field.
Position Summary
The Nursing Supervisor – Health Services Manager (HSM) serves as the administrative and clinical leader of the Health Services Unit (HSU). The HSM is a Registered Nurse with a high degree of expertise in nursing care and health care management. The HSM works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team within the HSU, including Dental Services, Medical/Provider Services, Psychological Services and other specialties within the health care team, and provides overall administrative support and direction of the HSU. This position has considerable latitude for independent action within established DOC/DAI Institution and BHS standards, policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the fiscal planning and administration of the HSU budget.
The HSM fosters competency in practice, education and the professional development of assigned staff. The HSM works within policies and procedures and ensures that health care delivery meets appropriate community and regulatory health care standards and ensures quality care is based on evidence-based practice and current National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards. The HSM ensures patients have timely access to safe, high-quality care and identifies and removes barriers to care. This position fosters a healthy, collaborative work environment where staff feel safe, supported and encouraged to share ideas to improve the care provided to patients. The HSM is responsible for mentoring and coaching of assigned staff.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 50-11 with pay starting from $63.01/hour to $63.11/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
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Job Details
This position may allow occasional remote work but will normally be on site. Any remote work will depend on the needs of the institution at the time and must be performed from Wisconsin.
Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
This position is FLSA Exempt.
This position will travel occasionally to provide coverage at other DOC worksites, and most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
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 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.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain an active unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have
Experience providing direct nursing care to patients
Experience with financial management and/or administration of a budget
Experience overseeing nursing practice and/or patient outcomes
Experience in a supervisory role
How To Apply
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The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday April 28th, 2025.
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