Licensed Practical Nurse (3rd shift)

Summary

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) performs basic nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, the maximum possible physical, emotional and social function. Role functions are limited and governed by the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Wisconsin Board of Nursing, Standards for Nursing Practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital.

Schedule

3rd shift – 7:00 pm to 7:30 am at the West Allis main campus.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care for an assigned patient load under RN direction.
• Observe, document, and monitor psychiatric and physical changes and responses to treatment.
• Collect admission data and transcribe discharge information.
• Perform medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
• Administer medications safely (right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route) and document accurately.
• Identify potential patient care problems, abrupt changes, or instability and intervene to prevent adverse outcomes.
• Use de‑escalation techniques, including quiet rooms, locked seclusion, or restraints, and re‑evaluate safety levels.
• Identify alcohol withdrawal syndrome and significant cardiac/respiratory symptoms requiring immediate intervention.
• Provide care based on established care plans, hospital policies, unit standards, and patient’s age‑specific and cultural needs.
• Participate in nursing assessments, obtain and process physician orders, and create treatment plans.
• Maintain integrity of tube feedings, prepare dosages per physician order, and administer bolus feeds.
• Maintain current knowledge of medication purposes, effects, adverse reactions, and interactions; educate patients about medications and obtain consent.
• Assist patients with hygienic, environmental, and personal belongings needs; monitor patient location and accompany patients to meals, recording intake.
• Advocate for patients, explain rights, obtain necessary signatures, and assist with orientation and grievance resolution.
• Enforce unit safety policies, including gown/contraband searches, while remaining respectful.
• Adhere to nursing department and hospital standards of practice, safety, and infection control.
• Participate in continuing education, in‑service programs, and professional development; attend 100 % of required in‑services.
• Develop and discuss professional growth goals with the Clinical Services manager; seek projects and extra tasks to support unit needs.
• Promote department goals, communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and external parties, and maintain a professional image.
• Comply with all hospital policies, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health.
• Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement teams, and regulatory compliance activities (Joint Commission, state agencies).

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing (or the state of practice) in good standing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification within 30 days of hire; annual recertification required.
• Formal training in management of aggressive patients within 60 days of hire; annual recertification required.
• Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employee and family.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee share program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• New Employee Retention Bonus of $3,000 (available to employees with less than six months of prior employment at Rogers).