Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Rita Altmeyer, Human Resources Specialist-Senior, rita.altmeyer@wisconsin.gov, 262-878-6743

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

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG) is seeking multiple limited-term employment (LTE) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct and indirect care to our members. WVHUG is a 24/7/365 skilled-nursing, long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled Wisconsin 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 dedicated nursing team!

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, weekends and holidays, and include pay differentials.

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 on a unit. Duties include assisting the Registered Nurse in making critical observations of clients and assisting in complex care situations; working directly with families; providing assistance in personal care; administering and documenting treatments and medication; participating in the maintenance of care unit; and working with an interdisciplinary team.

To view the complete job description, click here.

Starting wage is $28.00 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

This position is in pay schedule-pay range 06-05. 

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Core Shifts Available

• AM 1st Shift - 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• PM 2nd Shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• NOC 3rd Shift - 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

**LTEs may work partial shifts on request.**

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. See the job description for more information.

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.

Employees at this healthcare facility are required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, by date of hire, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. The Wisconsin Veterans Homes continue to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID-19, which are subject to change, depending on public health considerations.  

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Minimally qualified applicants will be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact State and will have experience:

• Providing basic nursing care; and
• Administering medications; and
• Working collaboratively; and
• Using computer systems and applications

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Providing advanced nursing care; and/or
• Providing nursing care in a long-term care, geriatric, or skilled nursing setting

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 licenses will be verified and qualified applicants will be invited to take part 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.

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