Licensed Practical Nurse

Kenosha County • Kenosha, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

At Brookside Care Center, a Kenosha County facility, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to work as a team and are dedicated to our mission. Come join our team of caregivers at our state-of-the-art facility! In addition to 24 hour per day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing. We offer skilled rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life. Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and hospice care. We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care designed around the resident’s goals. We promote continuing education for all of our nursing staff by offering online education as well as live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their skills. Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College’s A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Herzing University’s B.S.N. program, the Marquette M.S.N. program, and soon to be a clinical site for Carthage College. We are honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for years to come.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and standards of professional nursing
• Experience in health care, sanitation, hygiene, and medical treatment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality requirements and accurate records
• Application of therapeutic treatments as prescribed
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants
• Work cohesively with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general public
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and assignments
• Communicate effectively with residents, family members or responsible parties, physicians, and others as required
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
• Current State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a nursing home or hospital preferred but not required
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and charts medications and treatments
• Takes temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures
• Assists with admission of new residents and acquaints them with new surroundings
• Helps prepare residents for special treatments and examinations
• Converses with and checks residents to see that they are comfortable
• Discusses resident therapies, medications, and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Cleans and disinfects nursing equipment
• Makes room checks and answers call lights
• Helps residents with hygiene needs
• Assists in passing out food trays and feeding residents
• Attends resident care conferences, staff meetings, and nursing conferences
• Performs related work as required or assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree