Merakey Jobs

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Want to experience the rewards of providing care to Wisconsin Veterans? LPNs are responsible for providing quality, routine, direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members of WVHK. Examples of duties performed include: making critical observations of members; performing personal cares, treatments, medication administration and documentation; gathering patient data (e.g., blood pressures, pulses, accu checks); participating in the management of indirect care and maintenance of assigned unit or building; and participating in activities which facilitate the development and achievement of unit, building, bureau and facility goals and objectives. Job Details Hours/Shifts: Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Evening 2nd Shift (2pm- 10pm or similar hours) Full-time and part-time positions require the availability to work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned. Job duties require the ability to move, reposition and transport patients, stand and/or walk up to 75% of a shift. Duties also include ability 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 any offer of employment. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the LPN requirement, minimally-qualified applicants will have experience: Providing basic nursing care; and Administering medications and basic treatments; and Working independently & collaboratively; and Using professional communication; 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 other relevant setting ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/16997 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.