JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary Want to experience the rewards of
providing care to Wisconsin Veterans? LPNs are responsible for providing
quality, routine, direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or
disabled members of WVHK. Examples of duties performed include: making
critical observations of members; performing personal cares, treatments,
medication administration and documentation; gathering patient data
(e.g., blood pressures, pulses, accu checks); participating in the
management of indirect care and maintenance of assigned unit or
building; and participating in activities which facilitate the
development and achievement of unit, building, bureau and facility goals
and objectives. Job Details Hours/Shifts: Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part
Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Evening 2nd Shift (2pm- 10pm or similar
hours) Full-time and part-time positions require the availability to
work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned. Job duties
require the ability to move, reposition and transport patients, stand
and/or walk up to 75% of a shift. Duties also include ability to provide
assessments, sit, kneel, stoop, make visual observations, lift, push,
pull, carry, reach, maintain hygiene, use special safety equipment, and
wear protective clothing. 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. A 12-month probationary period may be
required. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The required
qualification is: Have a current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
in the State of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state, or be
eligible for a licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state prior to hire. In addition
to the qualifications reviewed in the first step of the process,
qualifications that will be reviewed in next steps are experience:
Providing basic nursing care; and Administering medications and basic
treatments\; and Working independently & collaboratively\; and Using
professional communication\; and Using computers and applications\
Providing advanced practical nursing care; and/or Performing nursing
duties in a long-term care, geriatric, skilled nursing, or other
relevant setting Items marked with an asterisk () are required.
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://wj.wi.gov/18767 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
