LPN – Inpatient

Rogers Behavioral Health • Brown Deer, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs basic nursing activities to help patients achieve or regain, and maintain, the greatest possible physical, emotional, and social function. The role is limited and governed by the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, Wisconsin Administrative Code, Wisconsin Board of Nursing Standards for Nursing Practice, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures.

The LPN works on either an adult inpatient unit or a child/adolescent inpatient unit. The inpatient hospital provides around-the-clock treatment and support, including withdrawal management for people experiencing alcohol or opioid addiction. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available for 24–40 hours per week on PM shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing or the state where the Rogers clinical facility is located; the license must be in good standing.
• Obtain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification within 30 days of hire and recertify annually.
• Complete formal training in management of the aggressive patient within 60 days of hire and recertify annually.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care.
• Assess patients physically and mentally.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and other clinical team members to develop appropriate plans of care.
• Communicate with patients and their families.
• Administer medication.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee and family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed