LPN - PART-TIME & AM SHIFT

La Crosse County • La Crosse, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This a technical nursing position at La Crosse County's Long Term Care Campuses to which employees are appointed by the Director of Nursing Services. Employees work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility.
• Those persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Provides care within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel.
• Evaluates resident needs and assists with the development and implementation of nursing care plans.
• Makes clinical observations of resident conditions and behavior and makes accurate and complete nursing notes of those observations in the clinical record.
• Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator.
• Determines and supervises work assignments to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants. Responsible to see that assigned tasks are accomplished.
• Prepares daily shift reports and notifies supervisor of change in resident status.
• Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
• Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
• This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): A top-rated pension program.
• Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees