JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary 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 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, 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. **
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 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; and With professional communication; and
With medical recordkeeping Well-qualified applicants will also have
experience: Maintaining equipment and inventory; and/or Using computer
programs; and/or Performing safely and security duties; and/or Providing
advanced nursing care; and/or 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. **
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/17019
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.
