About this opportunity
State of Wisconsin lists this Registered Nurse - Mendota Mental Health Institute opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title Registered Nurse - Mendota Mental Health Institute
MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, and is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system. Our overall service delivery goal is to provide specialized services in treatment, research, training and consultation.
Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
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.
NOTE : Positions are full-time or part-time. Hours may be AM, PM,a combination of both, or NOC.
PM shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
NOC shift is 9:00 pm – 7:30 am
Overtime will be required when needed (up to 15.5 total hours).
Position Summary
As an RN at MMHI, you will use a bio-psychosocial and recovery model as a basis for nursing practice in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs. You will:
Deliver nursing care to patients and coordinate nursing activities in compliance with Department, State and Federal Laws.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in treatment/learning plan development, present specific nursing interventions congruent with the treatment needs identified in the individualized treatment plan and promote a professional role for nursing within the team.
Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team through planning, directing, implementing and coordinating patient care within unit activities.
Salary Information
The starting pay is between $43.72 and $50.61 per hour (approximately $90,900 and $105,200 annually), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.
Years of Licensure Pay Rate
0 $43.72
3 $45.97
5 $47.12
7 $48.28
9 $49.45
11 $50.61
$1.40 /hour differential for 1 st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
$3.90 /hour differential for permanent 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
A $3.00 /hour temporary add-on will be paid for hours worked Saturday and Sunday.
$3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with MMHI in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.
A 12-month probationary period is required. The 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.
All applicants will be required to allow the DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.
All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, 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 a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
Licensure or eligibility** for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.Must be licensed in Wisconsin within 3 months of appointment.
Experience, education, or interest in nursing practice with a psychiatric patient population.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
Experience or education developing appropriate treatment goals or plans for patients.
Experience leading or training other staff.
Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs,
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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