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WISCONSIN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA) in UNION GROVE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG) is recruiting for a/an Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA), to join our dedicated Nursing team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that provides comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is in Racine County, a short drive from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other key locations in southeastern Wisconsin. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at WVHUG provide direct and indirect patient care, following standards set by the American Nurses Association; gerontological nursing practice; federal, state and Veterans Administration regulations; and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of this agency. Job duties include providing care per a written care plan to help meet the needs of WVHUG members, including care to help maintain the demented member at the highest functional level. CNAs work as an integral part of the health care team, under the direction of licensed nursing staff, with limited supervision by a Nursing Supervisor. Hiring for: AM/1st shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full-time) positions PM/2nd shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions NOC/3rd shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions AM 1st shift 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PM 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. NOC 3rd shift - 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Nursing Assistant 2 positions require the availability to work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned. 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. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. A 12-month probationary period may be required. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The required qualification is: Certification or eligibility for certification as a Wisconsin Nurse Aide and eligibility to work in a federally-certified nursing home as a CNA. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/19979 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.