What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Trainee - Limited Term Employment position at Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs?
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is currently recruiting for positions in our Spring Nursing Assistant trainee class, (Limited Term Employee (LTE) Nursing Assistant 1 (Trainee)). The position begins with a 18-day training class, the class is scheduled to begin March 24, 2025 at our Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The class is limited to 8 staff. 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 located on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton.
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.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary
This is an entry level certified nursing assistant (CNA), or nursing assistant trainee. This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic nursing care, while following individual programs, for up to 60 geriatric, disabled and/or cognitively impaired members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Nursing care is provided in accordance with standards set by the American Nurses Association, gerontological nursing standards, federal, state, and VA regulations, the mission and philosophy and policies and procedures of the Wisconsin Veterans Home and Department of Veterans Affairs. The nursing assistant trainee participates in and is responsible for providing and maintaining appropriate programs of care, treatment, training, and daily living for members in an assigned area or areas.
Responsibilities include: providing basic nursing care following a written care plan to help meet the therapeutic, preventative, restorative, spiritual, psychosocial, cognitive and rehabilitative needs of the members. This includes some cognitive techniques to help those with memory care needs maintain the highest functional level. This position works as an integral part of the health care team under the direct/close supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Position Summary
Following completion of the orientation and training program, the LTE Nursing Assistant will participate in and be responsible for providing and maintaining appropriate programs of care, treatment, training and daily living for members in an assigned area or areas. Responsibilities include providing basic nursing care following a written care plan to help meet the therapeutic, preventative, restorative, spiritual, psychosocial, cognitive and rehabilitative needs of the members. This includes some cognitive techniques to help maintain the demented member at the highest functional level. This position works as an integral part of the health care team under the direct/close supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
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Salary Information
The pay for this position is $18.42 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
The position does not include benefits.
The wage will increase after passing the competency exam, being placed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, and beginning work as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
This position is in the pay schedule-pay range is 06-10.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
Nursing Assistant Trainee's must be able to assist with mobility efforts; wear protective clothing and use special safety equipment; lift, carry, push, pull, reach, stand, sit, kneel, squat; stand and/or walk up to 75% of eight-hour day.
Our Nursing Assistant Trainees are required to attend all hours of training with the core hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (approximately 3 weeks of training).
The shifts with the greatest need are PM (1:45pm - 10:15pm) and NOC (10:00pm - 6:00am). There is flexibility with scheduling of hours/shifts, in LTE positions, based on departmental need.
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 positions, WDVA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to an offer of employment.
Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
Qualifications
A minimally qualified applicant must be:
- able to attend all hours of training
- 16 years of age on or before the effective date of the appointment, September 9, 2024.
- able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
A well-qualified applicant will have experience performing care procedures, problem solving, and using computers.
Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here.
How To Apply
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, qualified applicants will be asked to participate 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.
If you have questions, Jeni Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 10, 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.42 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
