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WISCONSIN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Licensed Practical Nurse - LTE in KING, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Our LPNs provide 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. 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. Job Details These are flexible part-time positions with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime. Shifts are available AM (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), PM (2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), holidays and weekends, and include pay differentials. LTE jobs are limited to 1,039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. 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 report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information by their third day of employment. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the licensure requirement, minimally qualified applicants will have experience: Providing basic nursing care; and Administering medications with attention to drug properties and possible side effects; and Working collaboratively; and Using computers and applications. Well-qualified applicants will also have experience: Providing advanced practical nursing care; and/or Performing nursing duties in a long-term care, geriatric, skilled nursing, or similar setting. Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/14854 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.