Licensed Practical Nurse (FT, PT, or On-Call)

What’s In It For You:

Bonus: 

• $750 Sign-on bonus 
• Must maintain at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)

Extra Cash: 

• Earn shift differentials from $0.50 to $3.00 per hour depending on shift
• Earn additional pay incentives up to $5/hour for picking up additional, non-scheduled shifts

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position provides medical care for residents to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times within a safe environment; assists with activities of daily living, offers emotional and social support, and attends residents overall physical comfort and well-being; also provides communication between medical providers, family members, and facility team for coordination of care. 

This position is available for Full-Time (PM shift), Part-Time (PM & NOC shift), or On-Call. 

PM (B Shift) is 2:00pm - 10:30pm. 
Overnight (NOC Shift) is 10:00pm - 6:30am

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Assists and participates in development of total care plan of residents with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses and allied therapists.
• Participates in providing nursing care for residents.
• Assists in rehab programs and bowel and bladder training programs.
• Observes and reports on residents' physical and mental condition; obtains vital signs.
• Keeps patient records and reports according to policy.
• Provides leadership and directs functions of Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and appointment scheduling.  
• Notifies charge nurse of any change in patient condition.
• Investigates and reports allegations of abuse or caregiver misconduct and ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and psychiatrists.
• Contacts medical providers and families of residents related to change of condition or concerns.
• Receives MD orders, makes rounds with MD's, transcribes orders, and communicates orders to nursing staff and pharmacy.
• Assists in care and monitoring of IV's per facility policy.
• Monitors and assists residents with psycho-social events.
• Provides support, information or education to residents or family members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma/equivalent. 
• Completion of a practical nursing program. 
• Wisconsin Practical Nurse License.
• Previous experience as a CNA or LPN, preferred. 
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.

Starting pay is determined within the expected hiring range based on qualifications, directly related experience, and internal equity. Employees may advance through the full salary range in accordance with County Policy.