Introduction

Are you an LPN looking for a rewarding job helping others? Are you interested in working with adults with intellectual disabilities? Join our team!

• Starting pay is $28.00 - $36.00 per hour, plus earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus and night/weekend differentials!
• Permanent employees earn an exceptional State benefit package !
  • Ample vacation and 9 paid holidays, generous paid sick leave, top-rated retirement pension plan; low-cost health insurance; Benefits for part-time employees will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
  • Conveniently located near Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a part time (48 hours per pay period) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), located in Union Grove .

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history and state-of-the-art treatment approaches for the new millennium.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies on all shifts and FTEs.

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Position Summary

The LPN is responsible for providing safe and competent nursing care to persons who have acute and/or chronic conditions with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and works collaboratively with nursing and medical staff, interdisciplinary team members, other health care providers, families, and guardians. LPNs are accountable for:

• Providing prescribed medications and treatments
• Observing for changes in health conditions
• Following the plan of care and supporting active treatment programs including basic health care and activities of daily living.

Salary Information

Starting salary is between $28.00 and $36.00 /hour, based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure Pay Rate

0 $28.00

3 $29.60

5 $31.20

7 $32.80

9 $34.40

11 $36.00

• $.80 /hour night differential and an $.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• $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. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after completing probation.
• 12-month probationary period is required.
• Pay schedule and range is 06/05.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in the State of Wisconsin in accordance to the Department of Safety & Professional Services
• Experience providing prescribed medications and treatments
• Experience making pertinent visual observations indicative of illness or dysfunction

Well qualified candidates will also have:

• Experience transcribing medical orders
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team

How To Apply

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, click here .

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

This posting will be up until position is filled.