Licensed Practical Nurse

Sauk County; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Vacation and sick leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Sauk County Health Care Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct resident care, administer medications, and supervise CNAs during night shifts and other hours. The role supports a compassionate geriatric care team in a public health setting.

The LPN will collaborate with RNs, document care in ECS, and assist with rounds and care planning while ensuring patient comfort and safety for residents in need of skilled nursing services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse License required.
• Experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Ability to supervise CNAs and discuss care plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Provide comfort to residents and families during care.
• Supervise CNAs, discuss care plans and evaluations.
• Monitor residents' condition and report changes to RN.
• Document nursing tasks in ECS and resident records.
• Assist physician during rounds and transcribe orders.
• Coordinate with physical therapists for restorative programs.
• Order and stock medications and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

CNAs supervision

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Geriatric care experience

Tools

Electronic Charting System (ECS)

Job description

Description

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.
The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform Licensed Practical Nurse care tasks and direct & supervise Certified Nursing Assistants at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
Hiring for: NOC (10:30pm to 7:00am) shifts - Part Time & Full Time

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at 608-355-4887 or [e-mail]

Essential Duties

• Prepare and administer prescribed medication to residents and monitor the response to the medicine.
• Provide comfort to emotionally distressed residents and residents’ families.
• Train and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), discuss care plans, evaluations, promotions, and discipline.
• Monitor resident’s condition and reports any changes to the Registered Nurse (RN) as well as during shift changes.
• Record nursing tasks accomplished to resident’s records as well as goal summaries and any activity involvement of the resident and document in the Electronic Charting System (ECS).
• Accompany physician on rounds and transcribe physician’s orders.
• Consult with physical therapists to develop restorative nursing/range of motion program.
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medication.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Reimbursement for such additional hours are subject to state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Preferred

Nursing experience with the geriatric population

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Become a part of the Sauk County team!

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

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Our work-life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.