Nursing Supervisor (Central Wisconsin Center)

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for multiple Nursing Supervisors for Unit Operations. CWC provides short-term and residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

The 4 Nursing Supervisor positions will be in the following units: Murphy Hall West, Murphy Hall East, Living Unit 2 and the Short-Term Care Unit. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at CWC over the next six months.

CWC 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.

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As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting 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!

As the Nursing Supervisor, you will have responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care and supervision of LPNs, and RNs. You will collaborate with Unit Directors, Administrative Staff, Charge Nurses, Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing to ensure nursing standards of care and best practices are followed. You will actively problem solve complex care issues with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure safety and continuity of care. As the Nursing Supervisor, you will also seek opportunities to improve care practices, initiate quality improvement projects, and provide nursing consultation to diverse staff.

The starting salary is between $50.31 and $54.47 per hour (approximately between $104,600 and $113,300 per year), depending on qualifications. 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. Nursing Supervisors are in pay schedule/range 50/11.

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 CWC, or medical personnel approved by the center prior to their start date.

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.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience managing emergency situations with staff and patients or clients.
• Experience developing and evaluating person-centered care plans and active treatment programs.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin (WI).
  • 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 WI licensure by the time of appointment.
• Experience interpreting nursing policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State requirements including protecting residents from caregiver misconduct.
• 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 WI licensure by the time of appointment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care setting (e.g., Hospital, 24/7 facility, etc.)
• Experience as a supervisor of nursing staff or nursing management experience (e.g., hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team regarding care delivery issues (e.g., develop retraining or new care delivery models)
• Experience in creating quality improvement initiatives related to Nursing care.

The 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 Katie Detert at [email protected].

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 by 11:59 pm.