Licensed Practical Nurse LTE, King Veterans Home - Limited-term Employment

State of Wisconsin; King (NC); On-site; USD 41,341 - 53,161; Part time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses to join our dedicated Nursing team. This 24/7/365 long-term care facility serves elderly or disabled veterans and spouses, with care on the shore of the Chain O’Lakes in Wisconsin.

Under limited supervision, LPN nurses provide routine direct and indirect patient care, assist professional providers, and follow nurse practice act standards.

Qualifications

• Providing basic nursing care.
• Administering medications and basic treatments.
• Working independently and collaboratively.
• Using professional communication.
• Using computers and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members.
• Assist in patient mobility efforts and safety tasks.
• Administer medications and basic treatments as directed.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and families under supervision.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Administering medications

Independent work

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Introduction

Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., [e-mail], 715-256-3241

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

"Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans."

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for multiple Licensed Practical Nurses., to join our dedicated Nursing team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and spouses of veterans. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin.

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

Position Summary

Under the limited supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, under the direction of the Nurse Clinician 2 (RN), this is objective-level licensed practical nursing work. The position is responsible for providing routine direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK), working directly with members and families. The incumbent receives specific direction and assists professional-level healthcare providers in complex situations.

Nursing services are provided in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act; American Nurses Association and Gerontological Nursing Standards; federal and state statutes and administrative rules; U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations; and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and WVHK. The work is characterized by the technical knowledge of patient care, observation, treatments and medications. The incumbent is expected to meet specific technical nursing requirements and to make critical observations of members.

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Salary Information

Starting wage is $30.01 - $38.59 per hour, plus additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Licensed Practical Nurse is in pay schedule-pay range 06-05. For current or eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.

This job does not offer employee benefits.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

These are flexible part-time positions with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime. Shifts are available AM, PM, holidays and weekends. Candidate preferences gathered at time of interview.

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Job duties require the ability to assist in patient mobility efforts, stand and/or walk up to 75% of eight-hour day to provide assessments, kneel, stoop, make visual observations, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, maintain hygiene, use special safety equipment, and wear protective clothing.

These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Qualifications

Minimally Qualified Applicants

• Providing basic nursing care; and
• Administering medications and basic treatments; and
• Working independent & collaboratively; and
• Using professional communication; and
• Using computers and applications

Well-qualified Applicants Will Also Have Experience

• Providing advanced practical nursing care; and/or
• Performing nursing duties in a long-term care, geriatric, skilled nursing, or other relevant setting

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here.

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 WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Questions can be directed to Jeni Anderson at [e-mail] or 715-256-3241.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.