Night-Shift LPN: Geriatric Care & CNA Leadership

Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Sauk County Health Care Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for residents during the NOC shifts and to supervise CNAs as part of the health care team.

We require a LPN license with preferred geriatric experience. Responsibilities include medication administration, resident monitoring, ECS documentation, and collaborating with the RN and physicians on rounds and care plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Preferred geriatric nursing experience.
• Any combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with ECS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medication to residents and monitor responses.
• Provide comfort to emotionally distressed residents and families.
• Train and supervise CNAs, discuss care plans and evaluations.
• Monitor residents' condition and report changes to RN during shifts.
• Record nursing tasks and activity involvement in residents' ECS records.
• Accompany physicians on rounds and transcribe orders.
• Consult with physical therapists to develop restorative programs.
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing supervision of CNAs

Resident care documentation

Electronic documentation ECS

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Geriatric nursing experience (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Charting System (ECS)

Job description

Sauk County Health Care Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for residents during the NOC shifts and to supervise CNAs as part of the health care team.

We require a LPN license with preferred geriatric experience. Responsibilities include medication administration, resident monitoring, ECS documentation, and collaborating with the RN and physicians on rounds and care plans.