Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN

Job Description

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 wellbeing; also provides communication between medical providers, family members, and facility team for coordination of care.

Final date to receive applications:

Job Type: County

Job Description 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 wellbeing; also provides communication between medical providers, family members, and facility team for coordination of care.

Status:
Full-Time & Part-Time PM (some part-time benefit eligible, pro-rated) and 1 AM Weekend Only positions available, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage: $28.08/hr.

$2.00 Shift Differential and $3.00/hour Weekend Differential

Positions Open Until Filled

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including: (pro-rated for part-time +20 employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions – HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – if over 1200 hours/year

• Assists and participates in development of total care plan of residents with physician, psychiatrist, nurses, and allied therapists.
• Provides and documents nursing care for residents.
• Observes and reports on resident’s physical and mental condition; obtains vital signs.
• Documents nursing interventions, individual responses, effectiveness of treatments, complications, etc.
• Participates in data collection from individuals upon admission, identifying problems, and assisting in developing initial treatment/care plans.
• Under the direction of an RN and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, updates treatment/care plans and assessment forms as necessary.
• Provides leadership and directs functions of Household Assistants.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Notifies RN of any change in resident condition.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician and psychiatrist.
• Provides support and information to residents or family members as needed.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry responsibilities as needed.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new Team Leads.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices, and techniques of Skilled Nursing.
• Knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of drugs and other medication.
• Knowledge of local and state rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of professional and nonprofessional personnel, and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of electronic records systems.
• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in housekeeping and laundry services including hazardous laundry chemicals and isolation procedures.
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a clean environment.
• Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and entire staff throughout the organization.
• Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public, and other members of the organization.
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and…