NURSE TECHNICIAN
About The Position
La Crosse County’s Hillview Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Nurse Technician to support its long-term care team. The position is suited to nursing students enrolled in an RN or LPN program who want hands-on experience while working under the direct supervision of an on-site Registered Nurse. The Nurse Technician provides direct resident care in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Under RN supervision, the role includes administering medications and treatments, communicating resident needs to supervising staff, carrying out physician orders as directed, and helping implement individualized plans of care. The position offers experience in long-term care, mentorship, and a foundation for future nursing practice. This is an irregular part-time position of less than 40 hours per pay period, on the PM shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. Pay is $22.20 per hour, plus shift and weekend differentials and annual step progression.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and actively taking courses in an RN or LPN program, with no break of more than one year, and have completed a pharmacology/medication administration course; OR previously attempted a licensure exam and awaiting retake.
- Certified Nursing Assistant listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
- Maintain passing grades in all nursing courses.
- Successfully complete a caregiver background check.
- Work under direct supervision of an on-site RN, as required by Wisconsin Administrative Code.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications and treatments under RN supervision.
- Support resident safety, wellbeing, and comfort.
- Communicate resident information to the RN and serve as a liaison.
- Carry out assigned duties promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow safety practices and facility standards.
- Uphold resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with staff, residents, families, and the public.
- Seek assistance when faced with clinical questions or concerns.
- Attend required in-service education.
- Carry out physician orders as directed and assist with implementing individualized plans of care.
Benefits
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension program.
- Countywide insurance plans and growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.
- Two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, earned starting on the first day.
- Ability to bank up to twice the annual vacation accrual.
- Ability to build up to 150 sick days as a full-time employee.
- Shift and weekend differentials and annual step progression.
- Opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
