Addiction Medicine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 0.8 FTE

Introduction

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.

The Department of Corrections is recruiting to fill an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Addiction Medicine APRN) position. This position can be headquartered at Racine Correctional Institution in Sturtevant, WI or Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac, WI.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing direct care to patients in our care with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), providing education, providing consultation, and participating in multi-disciplinary collaboration (e.g. psychiatry, pharmacy, security, etc.) in the WI Department of Corrections (DOC). The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced professional nurse who is responsible for the provision of comprehensive care to well and ill incarcerated adult and adolescent populations. This role will also assist in the development of a broader SUD-related health care program throughout the DOC, including training and consultation to staff in SUD-related healthcare.

While the primary focus of the role is the delivery of SUD treatment services, the Addiction Medicine APRN may also provide primary care services to the general population during periods of open schedule availability, as operational needs require, to support overall patient access to quality care. The Addiction Medicine APRN will also engage in collaborative relationship building with the Division of Community Corrections and community partners to facilitate pre-release support and continuity of care.

Patient care will be delivered on-site either in person or virtual and the appointment type will be determined by patient care needs. Travel to other DOC facility sites may be required, as needed.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 11-11 with a starting pay rate of $60.00/hour - $72.87/hour

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

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.

An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

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.

DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Job Details

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.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have

experience

Providing direct patient care developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment and/or specialized programs (e.g. treatment, clinical, etc.).

Assessing, performing treatment planning, facilitating evidence-based curricula and counseling clients with Substance Use Disorders.

Coordinating, developing and/or delivering training that enhances evidence-based practices and/or supports organizational goals.

Special

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, in the Nurse Practitioner role with eligibility for prescriptive authority, in Wisconsin, or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

• Applicants must have a valid personal DEA number.

• Applicants must have and maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

• Applicants must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, in Wisconsin Medicaid as a provider.

How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process.

The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s). You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc. Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

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. 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.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials will be accepted until 11:59 pm on October 7, 2026.

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