JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is
recruiting for multiple Nursing Assistant 1 (Entry level) and Nursing
Assistant 2 positions, to join our dedicated Nursing team Nursing
Assistant 1: 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. Entry level positions intended for
underage applicants, age 16 or 17. Nursing Assistant 2: This is
objective level certified nursing assistant (CNA) work with
responsibility for providing direct and indirect nursing care, while
following individual programs, for up to 60 geriatric, disabled and/or
cognitively impaired clients at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Nursing
care is provided in accordance with standards set down by the American
Nurses Association, gerontological nursing standards, federal, state, VA
regulations the mission and philosophy and policies and procedures of
the Wisconsin Veterans Home and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Experienced level positions for applicants 18 years of age and older.
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. 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. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally qualified applicants must hold certification
or eligibility for certification as a Wisconsin Nurse Aide and
eligibility to work in a federally certified nursing home as a CNA.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and certified at the time of
hire. In addition to the CNA requirement, minimally qualified applicants
will have experience: Providing basic patient care Using professional
communication Medical recordkeeping. Well-qualified applicants will also
provide details about their experience: Maintaining equipment and
inventory; and/or Using computer programs; and/or Performing safety 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) ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://wj.wi.gov/19937 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
