What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration?
We are seeking part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) to join our healthcare team at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse. We are looking for someone who shares our values of partnership and compassion and desires a culture that puts relationships first.
In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care while embodying our mission of love and service. Your contributions will be vital in fostering a healing environment that aligns with our values. We ask you to facilitate an environment of wellness by promoting harmony of body, mind, and spirit through a team approach by offering holistic services to the retired Sisters that advocates and fosters the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of all individuals.
License requirements:
Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Wisconsin
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
- Utilizes available resources to maintain knowledge of holistic, alternative approaches to common conditions of the aging population.
- Coordinates appointments for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and other health care providers. Arranges transportation and a companion when needed. May be required to transport Sisters to appointments. Provides clinic referral form for appointment if indicated. Advocates for the Sister when necessary to assure their health needs are
- Provides on-going assessment and management of health status for the Sisters as needed; including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual status. Participates in their plan of care. Maintains accurate, professional records for each Sister.
- Provides routine nursing care including, but not limited to, diabetes management, emergency care, health status monitoring. This includes treatments such as dressing changes, foot soaks, ear irrigation, application of creams and ointments, and moist heat therapy. Assists with activities of daily living as needed.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or LPN license
- Ability for weekend rotation and holiday rotation
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
- a passion for fostering the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of others,
- a love of working with seniors,
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to person-directed care (or as we call it
- -relationship-centered care!)
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to the values of compassion, justice, and service.
- Would prefer 1-2 years of experience in field.
We offer:
- an appreciative and collaborative work environment,
- a commitment to work/life balance a belief in our core values
- - respect, partnership, integrity, compassion, hospitality and discovery.
- fair and equitable salary, in consideration of qualifications and experience,
- a $2.25/hour weekend shift differential plus a night shift differential and PM shift differential.
- Part time and Full time positions available
- PTO starts accruing for part time and full time staff first day of employment
If you are looking for a new work experience, where people matter, we’d love to meet you!
FSPA is an employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from everyone who would add richness to our community.
Questions may be sent to HR@FSPA.org
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