Night Shift LPN — Inpatient Care & Med Admin

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the night shift to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care in an inpatient setting. Schedule is 36 hours per week with night shifts, including potential on-call coverage.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, documenting care, and collaborating with RNs to implement care plans. A clinical background and LPN program graduation are required, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR
• Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.
• Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.
• Experience in clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment
• Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
• Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the patient\'s plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program graduate

RN ladder option training (WI/IL)

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the night shift to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care in an inpatient setting. Schedule is 36 hours per week with night shifts, including potential on-call coverage.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, documenting care, and collaborating with RNs to implement care plans. A clinical background and LPN program graduation are required, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.