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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under the limited supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, under the direction of the Nurse Clinician 2 (RN), this is objective-level licensed practical nursing work. The position is responsible for providing routine direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK), working directly with members and families. The incumbent receives specific direction and assists professional-level healthcare providers in complex situations. Nursing services are provided in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act; American Nurses Association and Gerontological Nursing Standards; federal and state statutes and administrative rules; U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations; and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and WVHK. The work is characterized by the technical knowledge of patient care, observation, treatments and medications. The incumbent is expected to meet specific technical nursing requirements and to make critical observations of members. 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, PM, NOC, holidays and weekends. Candidate preferences gathered at time of interview. LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. 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. 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 an 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/17022 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.