In range for Wisconsin staff rolesWisconsin staff postings that state pay run $63k/yr to $113k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $104k/yr, across 650 postings.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Professional development support
The workplace
WB
Willow Brooke Senior Living
Nursing Home
The work sits in a senior living community, so your days would center on older adults in a residential setting rather than a hospital unit. If you are weighing options in the area, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Aspirus Health…
Clinical Director in Training (CDIT) program at a senior living community. The CDIT is responsible for becoming familiar with the standards of practice for assisted living and achieving a proficient level of competency within all departments of the Community. The CDIT will assist in the overall operation of the Community while completing the required training hours for certification or licensure.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents frequently weigh the energy of the urban core against the quieter surrounding suburbs and outlying townships. Areas directly adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) campus and south of Sentry Insurance offer abundant rental housing, though they feature higher weekend noise levels and dense student populations. Buyers and professionals seeking quieter streets within city limits often look around established elementary school neighborhoods such as Jefferson, Madison, and McKinley, as well as the Park Ridge area. Just to the south, the village of Plover offers suburban subdivisions with larger family homes, while nearby rural communities like Linwood, Almond, and Bancroft cater to those seeking acreage and a countryside setting.
Prospective residents frequently weigh the energy of the urban core against the quieter surrounding suburbs and outlying townships. Areas directly adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) campus and south of Sentry Insurance offer abundant rental housing, though they feature higher weekend noise levels and dense student populations.
Buyers and professionals seeking quieter streets within city limits often look around established elementary school neighborhoods such as Jefferson, Madison, and McKinley, as well as the Park Ridge area. Just to the south, the village of Plover offers suburban subdivisions with larger family homes, while nearby rural communities like Linwood, Almond, and Bancroft cater to those seeking acreage and a countryside setting.
Getting around+Driving throughout Stevens Point and the immediate Portage County area is uncomplicated, with fast connections provided by Interstate 39 running north-south and U.S. Highway 10 serving east-west travel. Commutes within the city limits and to neighboring Plover rarely encounter highway gridlock, and daily destinations are easily accessible by car or bicycle. However, residents note that the local public transit system is fairly limited in route reach and scheduling flexibility, making personal vehicle ownership the standard practical requirement for shift workers.
Driving throughout Stevens Point and the immediate Portage County area is uncomplicated, with fast connections provided by Interstate 39 running north-south and U.S. Highway 10 serving east-west travel. Commutes within the city limits and to neighboring Plover rarely encounter highway gridlock, and daily destinations are easily accessible by car or bicycle.
However, residents note that the local public transit system is fairly limited in route reach and scheduling flexibility, making personal vehicle ownership the standard practical requirement for shift workers.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in Stevens Point, centered on the Green Circle Trail, an interconnected 27-mile scenic multi-use loop that weaves through forests, parks, and waterways encircling the city. The 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve features serene hiking paths, wetlands, and a tranquil lake right beside campus, while the open-air Stevens Point Sculpture Park integrates regional art with wooded paths. Water enthusiasts paddle, kayak, and fish along the Wisconsin River, while community parks like Iverson Park offer river swimming spots in summer and sledding hills when the snow falls.
Outdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in Stevens Point, centered on the Green Circle Trail, an interconnected 27-mile scenic multi-use loop that weaves through forests, parks, and waterways encircling the city. The 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve features serene hiking paths, wetlands, and a tranquil lake right beside campus, while the open-air Stevens Point Sculpture Park integrates regional art with wooded paths.
Water enthusiasts paddle, kayak, and fish along the Wisconsin River, while community parks like Iverson Park offer river swimming spots in summer and sledding hills when the snow falls.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Stevens Point
Stevens Point offers healthcare professionals an attractive blend of small-town ease, natural beauty, and the cultural advantages of a university town. Situated along the Wisconsin River in Portage County, the city revolves around a remarkably active outdoor lifestyle. The signature 27-mile Green Circle Trail links residential pockets directly to the 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve, the open-air Stevens Point Sculpture Park, and the riverfront, offering effortless post-shift running, cycling, and kayaking. Downtown Main Street maintains an authentic local pulse with artisan fare at Main Grain Bakery, plant-based meals at Wicked Willow, and community gatherings at the historic farmers market. For housing, clinicians can select between quiet in-town craftsman homes near neighborhood elementary schools, energetic university-adjacent rental corridors, or spacious new subdivisions in neighboring Plover. Commutes are virtually non-existent along I-39 and Highway 10, meaning minimal transit stress. Tradeoffs include severe winter cold, a limited public transit network that necessitates owning a dependable vehicle, and weekend bustle in neighborhoods immediately ringing the UW-Stevens Point campus.
