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) Nursing Assistant 2 (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs)) 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 care 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.

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

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.

To view the full job description click here.

Starting wage is $18.82 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

A $5.00 per hour temporary add-on will be paid for all hours worked in an eligible Nursing Assistant 2 shift at WVHUG through June 17, 2023.

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

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 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.

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

Minimally qualified applicants will be certified or eligible for certification as a Nurse Aide in the State of Wisconsin and be eligible to work in a federally certified nursing home as a CNA. In addition, they will have experience:

• Providing basic nursing care; and
• Communicating professionally; and
• Using computer systems and applications; and
• Following infection control practices

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Maintaining equipment and inventory; and/or
• Performing safety and security duties; and/or
• Providing patient 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 certifications 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.

Questions can be directed to Rita Altmeyer at rita.altmeyer@wisconsin.gov or 262-878-6743.

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