LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

The role of the LPN is to ensure that the health and safety of all individuals are met through assessments of the individual, their development and total implementation of appropriate plans of care, supervision of individual’ services, supervision of the care giving staff. The LPN will ensure that staff is trained in nursing delegated procedures and policies which are current and up to date.

Responsibilities:

• Administers medication or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients charts.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions.
• Answers patients calls and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records patients vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Provides basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plans and modifies care, and implements interventions.
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members.
• Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
• Records food and fluid intake and output.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current LPN License in good standing in WI
• Experience in senior living, or multi-family housing is a plus.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding resident health information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gerontological nursing.
• BLS Certification upon hire.

Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of and support for the company’s philosophy.
• General knowledge of nursing and health care terminology
• Excellent patient care skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff, patients, families, and the community.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, moving and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times with(out) assistance.
• Ability to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $29