<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Be a part of our mission to serve and honor the veterans who have chosen WVHUG as their retirement home!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Click the link to view a copy of the full job description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>A sign-on bonus of $3000 for eligible new hires 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, $1500 upon hire and $1500 after completing probation.</p> <p>Starting wage is $25.82 - $29.01 per hour based on full years of state service. Additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.</p> <p>Positions that are at least 60% time are eligible for an attractive benefits package.</p> <p>This position is in pay schedule-range 06-11. For current State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.</p> <p>This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Hiring for:</p> <p>AM/1st shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full-time) positions</p> <p>PM/2nd shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions</p> <p>NOC/3rd shift 60% FTE and 100% FTE (part-time and full time) positions</p> <p>AM 1st shift - 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</p> <p>PM 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</p> <p>NOC 3rd shift - 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.</p> <p>Nursing Assistant 2 positions require the availability to work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.</p> <p>A 12-month probationary period may be required.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>The required qualification is:</p> <p>Certification or eligibility for certification as a Wisconsin Nurse Aide and eligibility to work in a federally-certified nursing home as a CNA.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>You must apply online on WiscJobs. Click the link to view?instructions for Applying to State Service.?You will be required to enter your license or certification or registration number and attach a resume.?To make it easier to apply, save your documents on WiscJobs before attaching them with your application.</p> <p>Your resume must describe your education, training, and experience related to the required qualification listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement.</p> <p>Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.</p> <p>NOTE: Applicants cannot update or change their documents once their application is submitted.?Make certain that your attached documents are how you want them to be before you click Submit.</p> <p>Current?permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer or demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 06-11, including employees with Career Executive status, should complete the online application process.</p> <p>What happens next? Your application materials will be reviewed to decide if you move to the next step. If you are eligible to move to the next step, you will be emailed at the email address you gave in your application. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. Not completing all parts of the application will mean you are not eligible to move to the next step.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-connected disability rating, Veterans Non-competitive Appointment (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification. Veterans that have applied and been verified through the VNCA job posting, Job ID 3375, should email the contact below and mention your eligibility and interest in the position. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Have questions? Contact Jennifer Olbinski, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, jennifer.olbinski1@wisconsin.gov, 262-838-6730</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Veterans Home are met.</p>