Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Living St. Francis Place in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic bedside care to long term care residents under the direction of an RN or physician.

You will participate in patient assessments, administer medications, perform routine labs, and educate residents and families about treatment plans, safety, and post-discharge care. This full-time evening shift offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire; acceptable from AHA or Red Cross.
• LPN license required before hire date.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure can substitute education or experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care to long term care residents under RN/physician supervision.
• Collect data for patient assessment and contribute to analyses.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapies.
• Educate residents and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care; ensure safety.

Skills

Bedside care

Data collection

Medication administration

Laboratory tests

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Ascension Living St. Francis Place

• Department: Long Term Care & Skilled Nursing

• Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.

• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 29.14

Max Salary 37.71