LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Details

• Department : Skilled Nursing Facility
• Schedule : Part-time 28 Days; Part-time 24 Evenings; & Part-time 28 & 24 Nights available
• Facility : Alexian Village of Milwaukee
• Location : Milwaukee, WI
• Salary Midpoint : $29.80 per hour

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients / families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, required.

Education :

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.