Night-Shift LPN: Quality Patient Care

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous PTO

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking an LPN for night shift in inpatient care. The 24-hour-per-week schedule fits part-time roles and delivers hands-on patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, observing patient responses, and following care plans according to policies and procedures. The position requires graduation from an accredited LPN program, valid LPN licensure, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
• 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.
• Participates in planning for patient’s care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.
• Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient’s care.
• Participates in QA & I.

Skills

LPN skills

Education

LPN program graduate

RN ladder option (IL/WI)

Job description

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking an LPN for night shift in inpatient care. The 24-hour-per-week schedule fits part-time roles and delivers hands-on patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, observing patient responses, and following care plans according to policies and procedures. The position requires graduation from an accredited LPN program, valid LPN licensure, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.