Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is currently recruiting for multiple LPN 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. 

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including paid time off ! Our competitive benefits package includes: 

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

WDVA employees who have student loans may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the complete compensation package available to State of Wisconsin employees, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator! 

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our 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

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

LPNs are responsible for providing quality, routine, direct and indirect patient care for geriatric and/or disabled members of WVHK. Examples of duties performed include: making critical observations of members; performing personal cares, treatments, medication administration and documentation; gathering patient data (e.g., blood pressures, pulses, accu checks); participating in the management of indirect care and maintenance of assigned unit or building; and participating in activities which facilitate the development and achievement of unit, building, bureau and facility goals and objectives.

To view the complete position description click here.

Starting pay is between $28.56 and $36.72 per hour, depending on years of professional experience, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

*Positions at 60% of full-time or greater are eligible for an attractive benefits package. 

Sign-on bonus of $2000 for eligible employees. 

These positions are in pay schedule-range 06-05 and are non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  A 12-month probationary period may be required.

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

Hours/Shifts: 

Full Time (40 hrs/week) 

Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) 

Evening 2nd Shift (2pm- 10pm or similar hours) 

Full-time and part-time positions require the availability to work varying hours and/or overtime shifts as assigned. 

Job duties require the ability to move, reposition and transport patients, stand and/or walk up to 75% of a shift. Duties also include ability to  provide assessments, sit, 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 prior to any offer of employment. 

Minimally-qualified applicants will hold or be eligible for a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

In addition to the LPN requirement, minimally-qualified applicants will have experience: 

• Providing basic nursing care; and
• Administering medications and basic treatments; and
• Working independently & collaboratively; and
• Using professional communication; and
• Using computers and applications

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience: 

• Providing advanced practical nursing care; and/or
• Performing nursing duties in a long-term care, geriatric, skilled nursing, or other relevant setting 

To be eligible for consideration for this position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be asked to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs before attaching it. For instructions on writing and what to include in your resume, click here. 

Periodically, 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 process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. 

Current permanent, classified State employees, who are eligible to transfer or voluntarily demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-range 06-05, should complete the online application process. 

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet this eligibility criteria, send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed on this announcement. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. 

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. 

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