Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities And Duties

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for selected aspects of nursing care on assigned unit, assists with general management of unit during assigned shift, and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Delegate assignments of Certified Nursing Assistants (Residential Assistants in FDD), supervise, and evaluate Certified Nursing Assistants or Residential Assistants.
• Identify training needs of Certified Nursing Assistants and provide work instruction.
• Monitor nursing care plan status and Certified Nursing Assistant assignment sheets for accuracy in reflecting the current needs of the resident, adjust as needed, and communicate to NCC or HSC.
• Observe changes in resident signs and symptoms and report to RN for further evaluation.
• Intervene per RN direction according to established facility policies and procedures, and document per facility standards.
• Notify registered nurse and contact physician as necessary to obtain physician orders, clarify orders, or inform regarding resident status.
• Work assigned shift and demonstrate flexibility in assignment when changes are necessary.
• Absorb and function as a team member in resident care conferences with family, agencies, and departments as necessary.
• Participate in quality assurance programs to insure safety polices and emergency policies of the facility are followed, infection control practices are maintained, and resident rights are respected by all employees.
• Participate in approved continuing education programs to maintain competence.
• Make recommendations regarding retention of probationary nursing service employees such as transfers, disciplinary warnings, suspension or termination.
• Establish appropriate working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Perform exceptional nursing care for residents in a professional manner and assist in providing quality care to residents at all times.
• Provide a pleasant and cooperative working environment within Nursing Service.
• Perform exceptional nursing care for residents in a professional manner.

Qualifications And Skills

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Individuals must have a current Wisconsin nursing license prior to hire.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement (WRS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (18.2 Days per Year)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Deferred Compensation
• $4.00/Hour PM Shift Differential
• $4.00/Hour Night Shift Differential
• $4.00 Weekend Bonus per hour
• Tuition Assistance, up to $10,000 over 5 years
• Salary: Starting at $30.88 per Hour*

Pay

Starting at $30.88 per Hour*

Schedule

• 6:00am - 2:00pm*
• 6:00am - 6:00pm*
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm*
• 6:00pm - 6:00am*