NURSE TECH - PART-TIME & DAY SHIFT

La Crosse County • La Crosse, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a nursing position within the La Crosse County Long-Term Care Campuses for a student nurse who is either currently enrolled in a nursing program leading to a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Technician performs those nursing tasks for which trained and in which the employee is able to demonstrate competency.

Requirements

• Requires nursing student who either is currently enrolled and actively taking nursing courses (no break of more than one year between nursing courses) in a nursing program leading to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and has completed a pharmacology/medication administration course, or who has failed the licensure exam and is awaiting a retake of the exam, pursuant to the requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and Bureau of Quality Assurance BQA-01-021.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
• Nursing student must maintain passing grades in all nursing classes. After graduation from an accredited nursing program, the graduate nurse must pass the state licensure exam within six months to continue in the nurse technician role.

Responsibilities

• As part of nursing care team, assists in formulating and carrying out a plan of care that meets the residents' holistic needs in accordance with nursing home policies and procedures.
• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments.
• Provides for the safety and wellbeing of the resident in accordance with nursing home policies and procedures.
• Serves as liaison between resident and RN in charge of resident's care. Communicates appropriate resident information to RN.
• Carries out physician's orders under the direction of a RN. Seeks clarification when communication/directions are not clear.
• Carries out assigned duties promptly, safely and accurately.
• Seeks appropriate assistance in solving clinical problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
• This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. 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