Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full-Time

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HDHP

Rx n Go

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

457b Deferred Compensation

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability

Wellness Incentive

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, WI is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time roles.

The wage range is $26.53–$42.34 per hour with day/evening shifts, plus wage and differential details. Benefits include health plans, retirement options, paid holidays, and training opportunities. This role requires Wisconsin RN or LPN licensure and CPR certification, with responsibilities across medication administration, resident care, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required and must be maintained during employment.
• Wisconsin LPN licensure required.
• Wisconsin RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments; monitors residents and charts observations.
• Evaluates residents and reports status changes to physicians.
• Supervises and orients nursing staff as assigned; maintains charts and care plans.
• Performs nursing assessments, Vital signs, and collaborates on care conferences.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN licensure (Wisconsin)

Associate degree in Nursing (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full-Time

Application Deadline: 2026-11-23

Job Type: County

Job Description: This position may be filled as an LPN or RN. Wage is based on title.
NOTE: Wage + PM/NOC Differential is $2/hr, Weekend differential is $3/hr (all shifts)
Step increase and COLA annually!
Typical assignment for days and pm shift for RN or LPN is 16 to 18 residents with 2 CNA’s.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• *Health Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $49.66/single, $113.92/family, 90/10 coverage, $500 deductible single, $1,500 deductible family
• *High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) – Bi-Weekly Premiums – $36.43/single, $83.58/family, Bi-Weekly County contribution – $40/individual, $80/family
• *Rx ‘n Go is a mail-order pharmacy program that provides maintenance and preventive medications at no cost to you! ($0 copay, $0 shipping) to employees and their dependents.
• *Dental Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $9.24/single, $25.71/family
• *Vision Insurance – Bi-weekly premiums – $1.48/single, $4.50/family, $1.97/EE+spouse, and $2.01/EE+children.
• *Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – Exceptional stability, characterized by being nearly 100% funded and providing a secure, lifetime annuity. It is a top-tier public pension plan, consistently ranked among the best-funded in the U.S. due to its unique hybrid design and disciplined, professional management by the State of Wisconsin Investment
• *Deferred Compensation Plan – 457b
• *Vacation and Sick Time – Start accruing for both on your first day!
• *10 Paid Holidays
• *Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
• *Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• *Whole Life, Accident, and/or Critical Illness Insurance
• *Short and Long-Term Disability
• *Wellness Incentive Plan – Benefit rates listed is based on participation in the plan
• *Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program – A U.S. federal program that forgives the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans for borrowers working full-time in public service jobs. After making 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years) under an income-driven repayment plan, the remaining debt is forgiven tax-free.
• *Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wage: $26.53 to $42.34/hr

WHO WE ARE:

Edgewater Haven is located in a park-like setting in view of the Wisconsin River in Port Edwards, WI. Edgewater Haven provides 5-star, quality care in a clean and comfortable home-like setting. Our long-term caring staff is dedicated to your loved one’s outcomes! We believe in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!

OUR MISSION:

Our interdisciplinary team works with each individual, his or her family and physician, to provide an effective plan of care to reach personal goals and highest potentials. We strive to provide for the mind, body, and spirit, while holding in the highest regard the rights and dignity of each individual.

LPN

• *Sets up, administers, monitors and charts oral, intramuscular and other medications and treatments.
• *Observes residents for changes in physical and/or emotional condition and informs supervising Registered Nurse. Charts observations. Notifies families when condition changes.
• *Performs/takes and charts residents’ blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar, pulse and respiration.
• *Converses with patients to assure they are comfortable, explains therapies, treatments, medications and changes in same. Answers resident’s request for assistance.
• *Answers questions from family members.
• *Reassures and provides emotional support to residents.
• *Takes and records physician’s telephone medical orders.
• *Charts nutritional intake, bowel movements, fluid intake/output, and other resident activities such as leaving the facility.
• *Reports needs or changes to other facility departments such as maintenance, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, physical therapy, occupation therapy, pharmacy and beautician.
• *Assists maintaining supplies and medication inventories.
• *Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, methods and standards; and health care, sanitation, hygiene and medical treatment.
• *Attends care conferences, in-service training, and staff and facility meetings.
• *Directs visitors.
• *Monitors alarm system for wandering residents. Redirects wandering residents.

RN

• 1. Evaluates residents for response to treatments and medications. Monitors resident vital signs. Reports change in status to physician. Obtains and implements physician’s orders.
• 2. Supervises work performance of subordinate nursing staff for proper technique and use of equipment, materials and supplies. Prepares written evaluations. Conducts new employee orientation.
• 3. Maintains complete and accurate resident charts for treatments, medications, etc.
• 4. Administers medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally, rectally and intravenously. Administers fluids intravenously.
• 5. Prepares and implements resident care plans.
• 6. Converses with residents to assure they are comfortable, explains therapies, treatments, medications and changes in same. Answers resident’s request for assistance.
• 7. Answers questions and complaints from family members.
• 8. Reassures and provides emotional support to residents.
• 9. Accompanies physicians during rounds.
• 10. Attends and participates staff meetings, in-service and continuing education.
• 11. Orders medications, supplies and materials.
• 12. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.

Experience, Essential Education, and Skills Needed:

LPN

• Vocational degree in Practical Nursing, prior practical nursing experience preferably in an institutional setting, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse required. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) certification required and must be maintained during employment with Wood County.

RN

• Associate degree in Nursing, one to two years nursing experience preferably in a long-term care facility, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Wisconsin Registered Nurse license required. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required and must be maintained during employment with Wood County.

AA/EEO

https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/

Deadline Note: