LPN - Long Term Care

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
• Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• Education and Learning:
• REQUIRED
• Post High School education in a specialized field: Course requirements that qualify to take LPN boards.
• Work Experience:
• No experience required.
• DESIRED
• 1 year of previous experience as a LPN or experience in a healthcare environment.
• License and Certifications:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state LPN licenses
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification or obtained within 2 months (60 days); Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes
• Age Specific Population Served:
• Infant (less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
• Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older)
• OSHA Category:
• Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
• Environmental Conditions:
• Exposed to infectious diseases.
• Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
• Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
• Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
• Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
• Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
• Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
• Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
• Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• None required.
• I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Additional Information

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Join us at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha! You will w ork closely with geriatric practitioners, physicians and other professional staff in the development and delivery of high quality compassionate care to our residents. We offer a competitive salary plus a full range of benefits including health, dental and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee fitness center, matching retirement account and much more! Job Description:

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