Registered Nurse - WI Veterans Home at King

Introduction

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

Contact: Billi Williams, Human Resources Specialist - Senior, 715-256-3558 or billi.williams@wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

"Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans"

The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WDVA) is currently recruiting for multiple Nurse Clinician 2 (Registered Nurse) positions to provide direct and indirect care to members of our Veterans Home at King. 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.

Sign-On Bonus of $2000 for eligible new hires who agree to remain in the position for one year. See details below in Salary Information.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:

• Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

For more information on State employee benefits

WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator !

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.

Position Summary

Want to experience the rewards of providing care to Wisconsin veterans?

This professional nursing position is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care to a mostly geriatric and/or disabled population. The Nurse Clinician 2 provides direction to other staff in the provision and coordination of member care, and monitors care given by other health team members on a unit, floor, or in a building. All activities are performed in accordance with applicable industry standards of practice, facility policy/procedures, and facility and governmental rules and regulations.

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Salary Information

The starting salary is between $41.61 and $48.16 /hour, based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate
0 $41.61
3 $43.74
5 $44.84
7 $45.95
9 $47.06
11 $48.16

• $1.40/hour differential for 1 st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• $3.90/hour differential for 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
• A $3.00 /hour temporary add-on will be paid for hours worked Saturday and Sunday.
• $0.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years, who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. The bonus will be split, $1000 upon hire and $1000 after completing probation.
• A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule and range is 11/02.

For current or eligible former State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

Nurse Clinician 2 positions work on all three (3) shifts; AM, PM, and NOC (overnight) and have either a part-time or full-time position. Candidate preferences are gathered at the time of interview. Our greatest need is on the PM and NOC shifts.

Nurse Clinician 2 positions work multiple shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Job duties require the ability to assist in 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.

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.

Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to an offer of employment.

A 12-month probationary period is required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants must be:

• Licensed or eligible for a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

• Experience working collaboratively (e.g., interdisciplinary healthcare teams, developing and implementing care plans, establishing positive relationships, etc.); and/or
• Experience using computers and applications (e.g., electronic technology, electronic charting systems, etc.); and/or
• Experience providing nursing care (e.g., assessing and documenting patient status, providing direct and indirect patient care, administering medication and treatments, investigating, and solving problems, assisting, and training other staff, directing activities based on patient needs, etc.); and/or
• Experience in a relevant setting (e.g., long-term care, geriatric, etc.)

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 or enter your work history. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it.

Regularly, applicant credentials will be verified, and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the on-line process, including submitting a resume or work history, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via e-mail or by phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Current or former permanent, classified State employees, who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement into a position assigned to the schedule-range 11-02, should complete the online application process.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-related disability are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed in this announcement. Current State employees are not eligible for this consideration.

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 Billi Williams at billi.williams@wisconsin.gov or 715-256-3558.

Deadline to Apply

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