Jail Nurse – Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Jail Nurse to provide essential healthcare services within the Manitowoc County Jail. This is a unique opportunity to use your clinical skills in a dynamic environment where your work directly supports the health, safety, and well-being of both inmates and staff.
What You’ll Do:
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Assess inmate health needs and deliver individualized care and case management
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Provide primary nursing care and oversee medication administration
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Review intake health screenings and communicate critical medical concerns to jail administration
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Collaborate with dietary staff to address specialized nutritional needs
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Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation
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Train corrections staff on first aid, medication procedures, and communicable disease prevention
Why This Role Matters:
As a Jail Nurse, you play a vital role in ensuring safe, ethical, and effective healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise helps prevent medical emergencies, supports rehabilitation, and contributes to a safer facility overall.
What We’re Looking For:
A licensed nurse who is confident, detail-oriented, and committed to providing high-quality care in a structured, team-focused environment.
Must be a licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Wisconsin, and whatever combination of additional education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness
Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Coverage
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Accident Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Financial Security & Retirement
Plan confidently for your future with:
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Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
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Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
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Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
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Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:
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Paid Holidays
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Vacation Time
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Sick Leave
Additional Employee Benefits
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Student Loan Forgiveness Program - working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here: https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Job_Seekers/StudentLoanForgiveness.aspx
- Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683-4063.
NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.
