The Lifecare Institute: Licensed Practical Nurse

GBMC HealthCare • Institute, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the registered nurse, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. This role requires knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing. Experience in acute care is preferred. The position demands strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) for instructing and comforting patients and families, maintaining effective contacts with hospital personnel, and ensuring appropriate documentation. The ability to perform and plan professional nursing care, resolve complex patient care problems, and manage patients and their families during stressful situations is essential. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Maryland and Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) are required (CPR not required for Hospice employees). Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally lift and position patients (up to 50% of work time). The working environment is a normal patient care setting, which may involve exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature, and potentially adverse conditions due to patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) – not required for Hospice employee.
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time).
• Ability to occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lift and position patients.
• Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required.
• Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• One-year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.
• Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.
• Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.
• Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.
• Prepares patients for tests and procedures.
• Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.
• Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.
• Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC (if applicable)
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center (if applicable)
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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