NURSE TECHNICIAN

Welcome to La Crosse County — Where Your Work Truly Matters Every day, our unique teams contribute to our vision of a community that is vibrant, safe, and resilient. Whether you're supporting families, safeguarding natural resources, maintaining infrastructure, or delivering essential services, your work here creates real impact for the people who live, work, and visit our county.

What You’ll Gain By Joining Us

• A Future You Can Count On: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the most respected pension programs in the nation.

• Reliable, Affordable Coverage: Countywide insurance plans plus growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.

• Time Off That Works For You: You’ll have two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, giving you the freedom to plan real downtime when you need it—and the peace of mind to take care of yourself when you’re under the weather.

• Start earning vacation and sick time your very first day

• Bank up to 2× your annual vacation accrual

• Build up to 150 sick days as a full time employee

A Place Where Everyone Belongs We believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging—because diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for everyone.

Nurse Technician – PM Shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) Hillview Health Care Center – La Crosse County Hillview Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Nurse Technician to join our long‑term care team. This role is perfect for nursing students enrolled in an RN or LPN program who want meaningful hands‑on experience while working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Position Details

• PM Shift: 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Irregular part-time (less than 40 hours per pay period)
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts
• Pay: $22.20 per hour, plus shift and weekend differentials and annual step progression

About The Role As a Nurse Technician, you will help support the nursing care team by providing direct resident care in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Under RN supervision, you will administer medications and treatments, communicate resident needs to supervising staff, carry out physician orders as directed, and assist with implementing individualized plans of care. This position offers valuable experience in long-term care while you continue your nursing education.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication and treatment administration 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

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and hands-on care throughout the shift
• Bending, squatting, pushing/pulling wheelchairs or carts
• Occasional lifting up to 60 pounds
• Use of nursing equipment such as lifts, scales, BP devices, thermometers
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and actively taking courses in an RN or LPN program (no break > 1 year), and have completed a pharmacology/medication administration course
• OR previously attempted licensure exam and awaiting retake
• Certified Nursing Assistant listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Passing grades maintained in all nursing courses
• Successful completion of caregiver background check
• Must work under direct supervision of an on‑site RN per Wisconsin Administrative Code

Why Hillview? You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team committed to resident-centered care. We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning. Nursing students in this role gain real-world experience, mentorship, and a strong foundation for future practice.

If you’re a motivated nursing student looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your skills, we’d love for you to join our team!

Apply today to start your nursing journey with Hillview Health Care Center. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Need an Accommodation? If you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, reach out to Human Resources at [email protected] — we're here to help.

Ready to Apply? Submit your application through our online career site. Please double-check your materials before submitting them; complete applications help us move quickly and give every candidate fair consideration.