Licensed Practical Nurse, Union Grove Veterans Home

Position Summary

Want to experience the rewards of providing care to Wisconsin veterans?

Our LPNs are responsible for providing quality, routine, direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members of WVHUG. Duties include assisting the Registered Nurses in making critical observations of clients and assisting in complex care situations; working directly with families; assisting in personal care; administering and documenting treatments and medication; participating in the maintenance of the care unit; and working with an interdisciplinary team.

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Salary Information

Starting pay is between $28.00 and $36.00 per hour, depending on years of professional experience, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Full-time positions and some part-time positions are eligible for an attractive benefits package.

$2000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible employees who agree to remain in the position for one year. The first $1000 will be paid in the employee's first paycheck and the second $1000 will be paid when the employee attains permanent status.

This position is in pay schedule-range 06-05. For current State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

Core Shifts Available

AM 1st shift

• 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

PM 2nd shift

• 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

NOC 3rd shift

• 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Our LPN full time positions work multiple shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

For more information regarding our part-time positions click here

Job duties require the ability to move, reposition and transport patients, stand and/or walk up to 75% of eight-hour day to provide assessments, sit, 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.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Employees at this healthcare facility are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus

• COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Qualifications

These jobs require licensure or eligiblity for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

How To Apply

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 WiscJobs prior to attaching it.

Periodically, applicant licenses will be verified and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

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.

Current, permanent State employees, who are eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 06-05, should complete the online application and assessment process.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.

Qualified veterans with a 30%-or-more, service-connected disability are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. For information on how to apply under this provision, please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement.

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.

If you have questions regarding an accommodation for the application process, contact Rita Altmeyer at rita.altmeyer@wisconsin.gov or 262-878-6743.

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

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.