Nursing Assistant ; Entry Level, age + Limited Term , Wisconsin Veterans at King

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Nursing Assistant 1 (Entry Level, age 16+) Limited Term Employment, Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is currently recruiting for multiple Nursing Assistant 1 (Entry level) limited-term employment (LTE) position(s) to support the King Nursing team. WVHK is a long-term-care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional medical services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is located on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O' Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton.

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

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

This is an entry level certified nursing assistant (CNA), or nursing assistant trainee. This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic nursing care, while following individual programs, for up to 60 geriatric, disabled and/or cognitively impaired members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Nursing care is provided in accordance with standards set by the American Nurses Association, gerontological nursing standards, federal, state, and VA regulations;

the mission and philosophy and policies and procedures of the Wisconsin Veterans Home and Department of Veterans Affairs. The nursing assistant trainee participates in and is responsible for providing and maintaining appropriate programs of care, treatment, training and daily living for members in an assigned area or areas.

Responsibilities include:

providing basic nursing care following a written care plan to help meet the therapeutic, preventative, restorative, spiritual, psychosocial, cognitive and rehabilitative needs of the members. This includes some cognitive techniques to help those with memory care needs maintain the highest functional level. This position works as an integral part of the health care team under the direct/close supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.

The pay for this position is $18.42 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Pay and hours expectations will follow all state and federal laws and regulations for minor employees.

This job does not offer employee benefits. The position is in pay schedule-pay range 06-10. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. 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, NOC, 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.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

These jobs require certification or eligibility for certification as a Wisconsin Nurse Aide and eligibility to work in a federally certified nursing home as a CNA. Candidates must be 16 years old and certified at the time of hire.

In addition to the CNA requirement, minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Providing basic patient care;
• With professional communication;
• With medical recordkeeping.

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Maintaining equipment and inventory;
• Using computer programs;
• Performing safely and security duties;
• Providing advanced nursing care;
• Working as a CNA in a relevant setting (i.e., health care, geriatrics, 24/7 facility).

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

To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link:
Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your resume to Wisc Jobs prior to attaching it.

Periodically, applicant credentials will be verified and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.…