Registered Nurse at Wisconsin School for the Deaf - Delavan, United States - State of Wisconsin

Description

Introduction

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness. We have a team-oriented atmosphere and focus on work-life balance.

The DPI Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) in the Division of Learning Support is currently seeking applicants for a Nurse Clinician 2 (Registered Nurse) positions (.58 FTE). The WSD is a residential school that has the responsibility of providing a variety of educational services to children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind, their families, and the local education agencies (LEAs) and programs that serve them.

The Nurse Clinician 2 provides nursing care to students with unique challenges and enables students to manage their health care needs independently. In an environment where everyone has the best interest of each student at heart, nurses enjoy inter-departmental collaboration, independent and creative work, American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture exposure and working directly with kids. If this sound like work you would like to do, then please apply

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor, provide comprehensive healthcare to students and staff, promoting safety and health within the school setting and contributing to the overall health education and counseling of students and staff. Day to day direction is provided by the Nurse Supervisor. Appointment is on a school year basis plus summer school and early returning (football team).

For more information, please view the complete position description .

Salary Information

These positions are in classification Nurse Clinician 2. Depending on full years of Registered Nurse licensure, t he salary will be between $ $47.21 per hour ($49,209 - $56,954 per year for the .58 FTE position or $59,390 - $68,737 per year for the .70 FTE position). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. See chart below to determine expected base hourly rate. Night/weekend differentials are available.

Full Years of RN Licensure Hourly Pay Rate
0 $40.79
3 $42.88
5 $43.96
7 $45.04
9 $46.13
11 $47.21

• Placement and progression are based on full years of professional nursing experience as established by the nurse license granting date (i.e., DSPS licensure date).
• Employees who work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will receive a night differential of $1.40 per hour worked.
• Employees who are permanently assigned to night shift between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will receive an additional $2.50 per hour worked (in addition to the $1.40 per hour mentioned directly above).
• Employees will receive a weekend differential of $0.80 per hour for all weekend work hours (i.e., work hours on Saturday and Sunday).
• A sign-on bonus of $2,000 will be offered to eligible employees.

This position is in pay schedule 11, range 02. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position offers excellent benefits . The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

Job Details

A TB screen will be required prior to start.

Two positions are available. We have a .58 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) position that is a second shift position. The approximate schedule for the .58 FTE position will be one of the following:

Monday and Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (or 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

OR

Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (or 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

Sunday: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Monday

The .70 FTE (over-night) position will alternate between working two night shifts one week (24 hours) and three night shifts the next week (36 hours). The night shifts are 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. and will occur between Sunday through Thursday.

These schedules offer consistency and some flexibility, as the exact schedules will be determined with the selected candidates. However, a pplicants must be flexible in temporarily changing hours and schedules on short notice to cover staffing shortages. Employees can expect to have holidays and most weekends off.

An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) level rating of 0+ upon hire and a rating level of 1+ at the end of probation is required.

The position is headquartered at 309 W. Walworth in Delavan, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee's headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants must be :

• Licensed or eligible for a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin . For specific information on licensing, contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services at or . Hired candidates will be required to be licensed in Wisconsin by the time of appointment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

• American Sign Language (ASL) skills
• School Nursing experience
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• CPR certification

How To Apply

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Each time you apply for a state job; you should update and tailor your resume . You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the " Qualifications " section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for. Please review these resume tips for more information on your application materials.

Upload a current resume and a copy of your license verifying your registration as a Registered Nurse or proof of licensure. Please upload your license or proof of licensure eligibility in Step 5 of 6 labeled "Supporting Documentation."

Your resume should include the following:

• Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
• Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
• Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the "Qualifications" section of the assessment.
• Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.

What not to include in your resume:
Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records. This document is not a letter of recommendation that someone else wrote about you.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:
Maria Butters
DPI Human Resources Specialist-Senior
Phone:
Email:

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after Monday, May 20, 2024.