What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Casual-12-hr shift, every 3rd wkd position at Norwood Health Center?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are,
Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible
schedules, and excellent benefits, including: \*Health Insurance - we
offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
\*Dental Insurance \*Vision Insurance \*Wisconsin Retirement System
(WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
\*457 deferred compensation plan \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start
accruing for both on your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible
Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical
expenses \*Life Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability \*Wellness
Incentive Plan \*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Purpose
of Position The purpose of this position is to perform licensed
practical nursing service care and treatment to chronically mentally ill
and developmentally disabled residents according to physicians orders
and established nursing practices, rules and regulations. The work is
performed under the direction of the supervising Unit Head Nurse.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities The Following Duties Are Normal
for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Sets up,
administers, monitors and charts oral and intramuscular medications,
catherizations, enemas, venipuncture and other treatments. Performs
in-takes and charts residents\' blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar
and blood pressure. 2. Observes residents for changes in physical and/or
emotional condition. Assesses crisis situations and takes appropriate
action. Informs supervising Registered Nurse. Charts observations.. 3.
Takes and records physician\'s orders. Notifies all nursing and
treatment team members such as pharmacists, technicians and other
nursing shift personnel regarding changes. 4. Supervises the work of
psychiatric technicians and other Licensed Practical Nurses. 5.
Reassures and provides emotional support to residents. Converses with
residents to assure they are comfortable, explains therapies,
treatments, medications and changes in same. Answers resident\'s request
for assistance. 6. Ensures that safety and security standards are
complied with. 7. Charts nutritional and fluid intake, bowel movements,
fluid output, and other resident activities such as leaving the
facility. 8. Assists in maintaining supplies and medication inventories.
Performance. Additional Tasks And Responsibilities While The Following
tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential
part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other
unit members. 1. Answers telephone. 2. Charts routine activities. 3.
ADLs with residents. 4. Changes bed linens, serves meals, assists
bathing residents, conducts census checks, ambulates residents and
assists residents in a variety of routine tasks. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Vocational degree in Practical Nursing,
prior practical nursing experience preferably in an institutional
setting, or an combination of education and experience that provides
equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are,
Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible
schedules, and excellent benefits, including: \*Health Insurance - we
offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
\*Dental Insurance \*Vision Insurance \*Wisconsin Retirement System
(WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
\*457 deferred compensation plan \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start
accruing for both on your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible
Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical
expenses \*Life Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability \*Wellness
Incentive Plan \*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Purpose
of Position The purpose of this position is to perform licensed
practical nursing service care and treatment to chronically mentally ill
and developmentally disabled residents according to physicians orders
and established nursing practices, rules and regulations. The work is
performed under the direction of the supervising Unit Head Nurse.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities The Following Duties Are Normal
for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Sets up,
administers, monitors and charts oral and intramuscular medications,
catherizations, enemas, venipuncture and other treatments. Performs
in-takes and charts residents\' blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar
and blood pressure. 2. Observes residents for changes in physical and/or
emotional condition. Assesses crisis situations and takes appropriate
action. Informs supervising Registered Nurse. Charts observations.. 3.
Takes and records physician\'s orders. Notifies all nursing and
treatment team members such as pharmacists, technicians and other
nursing shift personnel regarding changes. 4. Supervises the work of
psychiatric technicians and other Licensed Practical Nurses. 5.
Reassures and provides emotional support to residents. Converses with
residents to assure they are comfortable, explains therapies,
treatments, medications and changes in same. Answers resident\'s request
for assistance. 6. Ensures that safety and security standards are
complied with. 7. Charts nutritional and fluid intake, bowel movements,
fluid output, and other resident activities such as leaving the
facility. 8. Assists in maintaining supplies and medication inventories.
- Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, methods and standards; and
- Attends care conferences, in-service training, and staff and
Performance. Additional Tasks And Responsibilities While The Following
tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential
part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other
unit members. 1. Answers telephone. 2. Charts routine activities. 3.
ADLs with residents. 4. Changes bed linens, serves meals, assists
bathing residents, conducts census checks, ambulates residents and
assists residents in a variety of routine tasks. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Vocational degree in Practical Nursing,
prior practical nursing experience preferably in an institutional
setting, or an combination of education and experience that provides
equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov