Registered Nurse, Veterans Home at King

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. Position Summary 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. Job Details Our Nurse Clinician 2 positions work on all three (3) shifts; AM, PM, and NOC (overnight) and we have part-time and full-time positions on campus. Candidate preferences are gathered at the time of interview. Our greatest need is currently on the PM shift. All part-time and full-time, 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. Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check on applicants prior to an offer of employment. A 12-month probationary period is required. 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, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. WDVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimally qualified applicants will Be licensed or eligible for a license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state (e.g., having a Wisconsin Registered Nurse License, graduation or soon to graduate from an approved school of nursing and waiting to take examination, took examination and waiting for license, etc.) Additional required and preferred training and/or experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are: Providing nursing care (e.g., assessing and documenting patient status, clinical experience, providing direct and indirect patient care, administering medication and treatments, investigating, and solving problems, directing activities based on patient needs, etc.) Administration of medication and treatments Using electronic technology & applications (e.g., computer, email, word processing, internet, electronic charting systems, medication & treatment administration record etc.) Working collaboratively (e.g., establishing positive relationships, working on a team, interpersonal relationships, etc.) Organizing and prioritizing (e.g., time management, task importance, etc.) Leading (e.g., interdisciplinary healthcare teams, developing and implementing care plans, training individuals, correcting behaviors, assisting, and mentor staff, etc.); and/or Relevant setting (e g., long-term care, geriatric, etc.) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/17083 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.