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About the position
Whitewater Health Services is considered a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your community. As a member of the North Shore Healthcare family, we are part of the largest post-acute provider in the Upper Midwest with 70 skilled nursing and assisted living centers located throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and North Dakota. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment, and having opportunities to grow in your career, our center is The Right Choice for you! We are now accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! Trust, engagement, competence, respect, and passion - these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day. Come join our team where we have a positive and home friendly environment with hardworking team players along with a welcoming outdoor setting. If you're looking for a rewarding position that respects work-life balance, North Shore Health is the Right Choice for you. Under the supervision of the RN Unit Manager or DON, a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse performs as a licensed care giver and assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned residents/patients for a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the resident's/patient's plan of care. The LPN/LVN adheres to the standards of care for the area, manages the environment to maintain resident/patient safety, and supervises the resident/patient care activity performance by nursing assistants. Follows all Center policies and procedures. Performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
- Perform as a licensed caregiver under the supervision of the RN Unit Manager or DON.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for assigned residents/patients for a shift of duty.
- Provide nursing care through coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the resident's/patient's plan of care.
- Adhere to the standards of care for the area.
- Manage the environment to maintain resident/patient safety.
- Supervise the resident/patient care activity performance by nursing assistants.
- Follow all Center policies and procedures.
- Perform duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Licensed in the State as an LPN.
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
- Able to use necessary supplies and equipment (feeding pumps, oxygen, treatment trays, medication cart, etc.).
- Able to calculate drug dosage.
- Meets all health requirements imposed by law.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff.
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Benefits
- Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff.
- 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff.
- 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff.
- Company paid life insurance for full-time staff.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff.
- Paid Time Off.
- On-demand pay app, allows you to transfer a portion of your paycheck before payday.
