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Charge Registered Nurse RN Jail Days
Company : wellpath
Location : Franklin, WI, 53132
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Charge Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing the total health care delivery system in their assigned nursing unit, including the collection and evaluation of health status data, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They provide direct supervision of patient teaching and ensure that ancillary personnel only perform services for which they are qualified. The Charge RN is accountable for the overall quality of patient care in their assigned unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising the total health care delivery system in their assigned unit, ensuring compliance with policy and procedure, and coordinating patient care with other departments.
- Monitoring nursing service, maintain accurate records, and identify potential problems, proposing corrective actions as needed.
- Assisting with staff orientation, training, and evaluations, and coordinate staffing levels to meet contractual requirements.
- Ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance, and appearance of the unit and maintain appropriate levels of medical equipment and supplies.
- Maintaining a professional atmosphere and attend monthly staff meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
Additional Details
Charge 0.3, 0.6 RN= 0.9 FTE Rotating weekend and holiday scheduleQualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
- Prefer a minimum of one-year clinical experience.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
- Current CPR Certification.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
In Franklin, WI, Charge RNs in jail settings manage complex health conditions under security constraints, ensuring patient safety while coordinating care among correctional staff. This role demands adaptability to the unique environment, balancing clinical expertise with leadership to improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals.
Successful candidates usually hold active Wisconsin RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least a year of clinical experience. Familiarity with correctional healthcare protocols and leadership skills in managing patient care teams in secure settings are highly valued for this position.
Absolutely, serving as a Charge RN in jail nursing often opens pathways to advanced leadership roles, specialized correctional nursing certifications, and broader healthcare administration positions, especially within organizations like Wellpath that emphasize growth and ongoing staff development.
Wellpath prioritizes a mission-driven culture focused on compassion for underserved populations, offering comprehensive benefits like daily pay and tuition assistance. Their emphasis on autonomy, training, and innovation creates a supportive environment unique among correctional nursing employers.
Wellpath provides extensive ongoing training, access to clinical resources, and tuition assistance, fostering continual learning. This ensures Charge RNs stay current with correctional nursing best practices, enhancing their skills while advancing their careers within the company’s supportive framework.
Franklin reflects steady demand for Charge RN roles in correctional settings, driven by local jail populations and healthcare needs. While competition exists, Wellpath’s reputation and benefits package often give candidates an edge versus other counties with fewer openings or less comprehensive offerings.
Charge RNs in Franklin, WI typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This aligns with correctional nursing pay scales locally, reflecting the specialized responsibilities and leadership duties inherent to jail healthcare roles.
Beyond state RN licensure and CPR certification, Wellpath values correctional nursing certifications such as CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional). Their ongoing educational programs support staff in achieving specialized credentials, enhancing care quality and professional standing.
The Charge RN oversees nursing operations, ensures adherence to protocols, coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary teams, supervises staff performance, and maintains unit readiness. This role demands balancing clinical oversight with administrative duties in a secure, fast-paced correctional environment.
Wellpath emphasizes work-life balance through benefits like paid time off, wellness programs, and flexible scheduling including rotating weekends and holidays. These offerings often surpass regional peers, supporting Charge RNs’ physical, mental, and financial wellbeing amid demanding jail nursing roles.