Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Jeni Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced, jenniferm.anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is currently recruiting for multiple Nursing Assistant 2 limited-term employment (LTE) positions to support Nursing Services staff. WVHK is a long-term-care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional medical services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is located on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O' Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton.

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer a team-oriented atmosphere and the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

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

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

CNAs at King are responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care, while following individual programs, for 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.

Responsibilities include providing nursing care that follows 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 maintain the demented member at the highest functional level.  This position works as an integral part of the Health Care Team under the limited supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, under the direction of licensed nursing staff.

To view a copy of the job description, click here.

Additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.  Pay upon appointment for current or eligible former State employees with be in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. Future increases will be in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This job does not offer employee benefits.  Starting pay of $24.56 per hour.  

This position is in pay schedule-pay range 06-11.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

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.

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

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 18 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. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here.

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 credentials will be verified and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. 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.

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.

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 contact Jeni Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced, jenniferm.anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241.

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