Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sauk County Health Care Center is responsible for performing care tasks and supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medication to residents and monitor the response to the medicine.
• Provide comfort to emotionally distressed residents and residents' families.
• Train and supervise CNAs, discuss care plans, evaluations, promotions, and discipline.
• Maintain awareness of resident's condition and report any changes to the Registered Nurse (RN) as well as during shift changes.
• Record nursing tasks accomplished in resident’s records, as well as goal summaries and any activity involvement of the resident, and document in the Electronic Charting System (ECS).
• Accompany physicians on rounds and transcribe physician’s orders.
• Consult with physical therapists to develop restorative nursing/range of motion programs.
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• Prior nursing experience with the geriatric population preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum training and education requirements include a Licensed Practical Nurse License.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of geriatric care practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans.
• Deferred compensation.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• A wellness program.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Additional hours may be needed or required, and reimbursement for such additional hours is subject to state and federal regulations.