Portage County is all about having a servant heart and providing services that enable our citizens to build productive communities, families and lives.
The Portage County Health Care Center is looking to hire part time LPN's! We have a variety of schedules available! Join the passionate and dedicated Portage County team!
Starting pay is $22.62 / hour
Position Summary:
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day to day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants and nutritional aides. Supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality is maintained.
The LPN works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse. An LPN is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a licensed practical nurse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the theory, methods, and techniques of nursing.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain composure and cope with stress and frustration, appreciate the dignity of each resident, and keep cultural, social and medical problems confidential.
• Experience in restorative nursing, psychiatric nursing, medical nursing or geriatric nursing preferred.

For complete job description, email: HR@co.portage.wi.us
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package for permanent employees working at least 20 hours/week, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.8%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer