What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at La Crosse County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides care within the provisions of the Nurse
Practice Act. \[3\] Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides
direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments.
\[1\] Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel. \[1\]
Evaluates resident needs and assists with the development and
implementation of nursing care plans. \[2\] Makes clinical observations
of resident conditions and behavior and makes accurate and complete
nursing notes of those observations in the clinical record. \[2\] Works
safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility;
responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety
or accident hazard. \[2\] Maintains residents\' rights and condentiality
of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse
to the Administrator. \[3\] Determines and supervises work assignments
to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants. Responsible to see
that assigned tasks are accomplished. \[2\] Prepares daily shift reports
and noties supervisor of change in resident status. \[3\] Attends
in-service education as provided or mandated. \[3\] Supports all aspects
of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and
uniqueness of residents. \[3\] In this public service position, employee
is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times,
with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous,
cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees,
supervisors and public ocials. \[3\] \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program
with current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.
Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility. Those
persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license
and good driving record Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin
Caregiver Law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1106
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.
Practice Act. \[3\] Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides
direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments.
\[1\] Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel. \[1\]
Evaluates resident needs and assists with the development and
implementation of nursing care plans. \[2\] Makes clinical observations
of resident conditions and behavior and makes accurate and complete
nursing notes of those observations in the clinical record. \[2\] Works
safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility;
responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety
or accident hazard. \[2\] Maintains residents\' rights and condentiality
of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse
to the Administrator. \[3\] Determines and supervises work assignments
to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants. Responsible to see
that assigned tasks are accomplished. \[2\] Prepares daily shift reports
and noties supervisor of change in resident status. \[3\] Attends
in-service education as provided or mandated. \[3\] Supports all aspects
of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and
uniqueness of residents. \[3\] In this public service position, employee
is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times,
with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous,
cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees,
supervisors and public ocials. \[3\] \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program
with current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.
Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility. Those
persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license
and good driving record Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin
Caregiver Law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1106
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.