LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

La Crosse County; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

La Crosse County seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Long-Term Care Campuses. You will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administer medications and treatments, and assist in training new personnel.

You will evaluate resident needs, contribute to care plans, document observations, maintain resident rights and confidentiality, and support person-centered care while following safety practices.

Qualifications

• Requires Wisconsin LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise nursing assistants.
• Must maintain resident rights and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist in training new personnel and orientation.
• Evaluate resident needs and contribute to care plans.
• Document nursing observations in the clinical record.
• Maintain safety practices and report hazards.
• Protect resident rights and confidentiality; report abuse.
• Determine and supervise work assignments for Nursing Assistants.
• Prepare daily shift reports and notify changes in resident status.
• Attend mandated in-service education and support person-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Team leadership

Clinical judgment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

FLSA: Non-Exempt. This a technical nursing position for the Long-Term Care Campuses to which employees are appointed by the Director of Nursing. Employees work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Leadership Functions

Act with Integrity and Build Trust

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions
• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints
• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives

Drive for Results

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes
• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results
• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring

Develop Talent and Effective Teams

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential
• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team

Lead with Vision and Strategy

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives
• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives
• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment
• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking
• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community
• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes
• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations
• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks
• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others

Essential Job Functions

Provides care within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. [3]

Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments. [1]

Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel. [1]

Evaluates resident needs and assists with the development and implementation of nursing care plans. [2]

Makes clinical observations of resident conditions and behavior and makes accurate and complete nursing notes of those observations in the clinical record. [2]

Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. [2]

Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. [3]

Determines and supervises work assignments to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants. Responsible to see that assigned tasks are accomplished. [2]

Prepares daily shift reports and notifies supervisor of change in resident status. [3]

Attends in-service education as provided or mandated. [3]

Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3]

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. [3]

Physical demands:

Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking, hearing, and using near vision are used about 50% of the time. About 25% time is spent sitting, bending, twisting, reaching. Activities done about 10% of time include stooping, crouching, low to very high lifting – up to 60 lbs. to transfer residents and pushing residents in wheelchairs. Uses nursing related equipment.

Related Job Functions

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. [3]

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. [2]

Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

Risk Exposure Categories:

1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.

3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain a clinical perspective and a therapeutic approach in the provision of care and in professional relationships with residents.

Knowledge of medications and skill in their administration as the resident is prescribed.

Compliance with standards of nursing practice.

Compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Ability to coordinate and determine work assignments of subordinate personnel and supervise their job performance.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.

Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility.

Those persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record

Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.

Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.