JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is
currently recruiting for multiple Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
positions to provide direct and indirect care to our residents. WVHK is
a 24/7/365 long-term-care facility that specializes in providing
comfort, support, and professional medical services to elderly or
disabled Wisconsin veterans and their spouses. The facility is located
on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O\'Lakes, off Highway 10
between Stevens Point and Appleton. Position Summary 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.
