Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg

Froedtert South; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This entry-level role involves providing patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses, administering treatments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. The ideal candidate should have completed a practical nursing program and be licensed in Wisconsin. A $2500 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as an LPN in Wisconsin.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks.
• Successful completion of hospital-approved pharmacology course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications following established protocols.
• Assist RN with patient teaching and orientation.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Practical Nursing Program

Job description

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• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides patient care according to the nursing Process; performs treatments and procedures within the framework of licensure; administers medications, and assists RN with patient teaching. Complies with established standards and procedures.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
• High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wisconsin.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology course within 6 months of hire.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/ unit skills list.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care according to the Nursing Process.
• Under the direction of the RN, performs treatments and procedures in compliance with hospital/ nursing policies and procedures.
• Administers medication according to hospital/ nursing procedures (Nursing Procedure Manual, Section 11).
• Assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.
• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
• Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
• Assists the RN in patient teaching.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the framework of licensure.
  

• POSITION PURPOSE
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides patient care according to the nursing Process; performs treatments and procedures within the framework of licensure; administers medications, and assists RN with patient teaching. Complies with established standards and procedures.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
• High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wisconsin.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology course within 6 months of hire.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/ unit skills list.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care according to the Nursing Process.
• Under the direction of the RN, performs treatments and procedures in compliance with hospital/ nursing policies and procedures.
• Administers medication according to hospital/ nursing procedures (Nursing Procedure Manual, Section 11).
• Assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.
• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
• Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
• Assists the RN in patient teaching.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the framework of licensure.
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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