Licensed Practical Nurse

Open To All Applicants

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary :

Provide routine nursing care and ensures complete and quality nursing care to all Anna John Resident Centered Care Community residents.

Detailed responsibilities :

• Ensure nursing department operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Assume role of Charge nurse as needed dependent on shift and assignment. Supervise CNA staff assigned to shift being worked
• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse; recognizes and interprets symptoms;
• assists with therapeutic and diagnostic measures; administer medication and treatment as directed; assures special and emergency needs are met;

maintain complete and accurate medical records

• Perform selected procedures and treatments as directed including TPR and BP, simple dressings, irrigation of regulated and functioning colostomies and catheters, post-mortem care, tube feedings and suprapubic catheters
• Assist in restorative and rehabilitation care according to care plans
• Maintain and monitor nursing equipment, supplies and inventory
• Promptly notifies physician of any change in condition.
• Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to the physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of residents and personnel
• Contributes to the team effort
• Ensure strict confidentiality of records
• Perform basic nursing care such as but not limited to bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, transferring and feeding residents
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences;

reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations

Skills : Essential :

Essential :

• Interpret federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Exercise independent judgement
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines
• Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
• Obtain additional education and training
• Use computer, fax machine, and copier
• Operate various types of medical equipment including oxygen, wound vacuums, tube feeding pump's, suction machines, ambu bags and patient lifts
• Be compassionate and caring
• Comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
• Adhere to strict confidentiality
• Employees are required to have proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of MMR and proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of Varicella prior to starting in any position within the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division.

Any refusal of vaccination(s) or failure to provide proof of immunity may disqualify the applicant

Knowledge of geriatric medicine.

Credentials : Essential :

Essential :

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nonessential :

• Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd), within ninety (90) days of employment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
• Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability, within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter.

Credential Equivalent Experience :

Essential :

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must maintain CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certification during employment. Ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment.

Working conditions : Essential :

Essential :

• Walk Frequently
• Stand Frequently
• Reach Frequently
• Bend / Stoop Occasionally
• Kneel Occasionally
• Crouch Occasionally
• Move 75-100 Pounds Occasionally With Assistance
• Nursing Home
• Noise Moderate Level
• Exposure To Unpleasant Odors
• Exposure To Hazardous Material
• Exposure To Infectious Disease
• Work Situations requiring Safety Steel Toe Boots
• Work Situations requiring Safety Goggles
• Work Situations requiring Gloves
• Work Situations Protective Face Shields
• Exposure To Life Or Death Situations
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Work irregular shifts
• Work Hours Extended
• Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccination
• Varicella Vaccine
• Lift Up To 10 Pounds Frequently
• Lift 75-100 LBS with assistance Occasionally

Nonessential :

Flu Vaccination Required

Experience : Essential :

Essential :

Clinic, Nursing Home, Hospital, or Employee Health Setting

Nonessential :

Licensed Practical Nurse in a Long-Term Care Setting

Other information :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services.

However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.