Licensed Practical Nurse

North Central Health Care•Wausau, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and clinical support to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. This role is responsible for administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident conditions, documenting care, communicating with providers and families, and supporting resident quality of life through person-centered care practices. The LPN also provides guidance and delegation to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and homelike environment for residents.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, providers, and team members
Familiarity with electronic medical records and healthcare technology systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia care, behavioral health, or geriatric nursing
Experience supervising or directing CNAs or ancillary staff

Responsibilities

Administer medications, treatments, injections, topical medications, and other nursing interventions in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
Monitor residents’ conditions and promptly report changes in status to providers, supervisors, and appropriate team members
Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose readings, weights, assessments, and other clinical observations
Perform wound care, dressing changes, stoma care, catheter care, and other skilled nursing procedures
Assist with laboratory collection procedures, specimen collection, IV therapy, PICC line care, and diagnostic testing as trained and authorized
Process physician and nurse practitioner orders accurately and timely
Communicate with pharmacies regarding medication orders, refills, medication changes, and clarification requests
Participate in resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including assessments, documentation, and coordination of care
Develop, implement, and update resident care plans and assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation as assigned
Delegate tasks appropriately to CNAs and provide direction, coaching, education, and support to nursing support staff
Monitor staff performance and communicate concerns or resident care needs to leadership as appropriate
Assist residents with activities of daily living including repositioning, ambulation, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and mobility support as needed
Support residents with dementia, behavioral health conditions, and cognitive impairments using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches
Respond appropriately to emergency situations, falls, behavioral incidents, and changes in resident condition
Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation within the electronic health record
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, hospice staff, social workers, dietary staff, and family members to coordinate resident care
Promote resident dignity, safety, rights, and independence in all aspects of care delivery
Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, training, competency validation, and quality improvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned.