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

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

"Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans"

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove is recruiting for multiple Nursing Assistant 2 (Certified Nursing Assistant) positions. The Home is a 24/7/365 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 in Racine County, a short drive from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other key locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Come join our quality nursing team!

Sign-On Bonus of $2000 for eligible employees who agree to remain in the position for one year. The first $1000 will be paid in the employee's first paycheck and the second $1000 will be paid when the employee attains permanent status.

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. 

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision and dental benefits 
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

WDVA employees who have student loans may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator!

Be a part of our mission to serve and honor the veterans who have chosen WVHUG as their retirement home!

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at WVHUG provide direct and indirect patient care, following standards set by the American Nurses Association; gerontological nursing practice; federal, state and Veterans Administration regulations; and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of this agency. Job duties include providing care per a written care plan to help meet the needs of WVHUG members, including care to help maintain the demented member at the highest functional level. CNAs work as an integral part of the health care team, under the direction of licensed nursing staff, with limited supervision by a Nursing Supervisor.

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Starting wage is $25.82 - $29.01 per hour based on full years of state service. Additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. 

Positions that are at least 60% time are eligible for an attractive benefits package. 

Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for eligible new hires.

This position is in pay schedule-range 06-11. For current State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Hiring for:

PM/2^nd shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions
NOC/3rd shift 50% FTE, 60% FTE, 80% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions

PM 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

NOC 3rd shift - 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Nursing Assistant 2 positions require the availability to work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned.

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 any offer of employment. 

To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. 

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via e-mail or by phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. 

Current or former permanent, classified State employees, who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement into a position assigned to the schedule-range 06-11, should complete the online application process. 

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.  If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

For technical assistance and general information (e.g., tips on writing a resume), please see Frequently Asked Questions. 

For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at DVAMBVHUHumanResources@dva.wisconsin.gov

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

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

Contact: Rita Altmeyer, Human Resources Specialist Senior, rita.altmeyer@wisconsin.gov 262-838-6707