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 part-time and full-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), to provide direct and indirect care to our residents. 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!

$2000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires who agree to remain in the job 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 which 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 may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator!

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our rewarding positions offer 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?

Our LPNs are responsible for providing quality, routine, direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members of WVHUG. Duties include assisting the Registered Nurses in making critical observations of clients and assisting in complex care situations; working directly with families; assisting in personal care; administering and documenting treatments and medication; participating in the maintenance of the care unit; and working with an interdisciplinary team.

To view the complete job description, click here.

Starting pay is between $29.42 and $37.83 per hour, depending on years of professional experience, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Full-time positions and some part-time positions are eligible for an attractive benefits package.

$2000 Sign-On Bonus 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 position is in pay schedule-range 06-05. For current State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Our LPN positions work multiple shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Job duties require the ability to move, reposition and transport patients, stand and/or walk up to 75% of eight-hour day to provide assessments, sit, 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.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

These jobs require licensure or eligiblity for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

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 licenses will be verified and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. 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.

Current, permanent State employees, who are eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 06-05, should complete the online application and assessment 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.

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.

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