Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Clark County Rehab & Living Center is a long-term care facility with specialty in Alzheimer’s, dementia, rehabilitation, behavioral and custodial care. Previous experience in long-term care desired, but we will provide training to motivated applicants. Drug screening, caregiver background check, and current WI license required for all selected candidates.

Location: Owen, WI

Responsibilities and Duties

LPN: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for selected aspects of nursing care on assigned unit, assists with general management of unit during assigned shift, and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Safely and accurately administer medications and treatments according to physician order and standards of practice.
· Collect resident data utilizing appropriate nursing assessment tools and forms of the facility and documenting the findings according to facility standards.
· Delegate assignments of Certified Nursing Assistants (Residential Assistants in FDD), supervise, and evaluate Certified Nursing Assistants or Residential Assistants.
· Identify training needs of Certified Nursing Assistants and provide work instruction.
· Monitor nursing care plan status and Certified Nursing Assistant assignment sheets for accuracy in reflecting the current needs of the resident, adjust as needed, and communicate to NCC or HSC.
· Observe changes in resident signs and symptoms and report to RN for further evaluation. Intervene per RN direction according to established facility policies and procedures, and document per facility standards.
· Notify registered nurse and contact physician as necessary to obtain physician orders, clarify orders, or inform regarding resident status.
· Work assigned shift and demonstrate flexibility in assignment when changes are necessary.
· Assist in ensuring all facility and county personnel policies, nursing service policies and procedures, and standards of nursing practice are demonstrated by coworkers and subordinates.
· Function as a team member in resident care conferences with family, agencies, and departments as necessary.
· Participate in quality assurance programs to insure safety polices and emergency policies of the facility are followed, infection control practices are maintained, and resident rights are respected by all employees.
· Participate in approved continuing education programs to maintain competence.
· Make recommendations regarding retention of probationary nursing service employees such as transfers, disciplinary warnings, suspension or termination.
· Establish appropriate working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.
· Perform exceptional nursing care for residents in a professional manner and assist in providing quality care to residents at all times.
· Provide a pleasant and cooperative working environment within Nursing Service.
· Perform exceptional nursing care for residents in a professional manner.

Qualifications and Skills

· Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
· Individuals must have a current Wisconsin nursing license prior to hire.

Benefits

· Health Insurance which has a $250/$500 Deductible
· Vision Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Disability Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Wisconsin Retirement (WRS)
· Paid Time Off (PTO) (18.2 Days per Year)
· Paid Holidays
· Flexible Spending Account
· Deferred Compensation
· $4.00/Hour PM Shift Differential
· $4.00/Hour Night Shift Differential
· $4.00 Weekend Bonus per hour
· Tuition Assistance, up to $10,000 over 5 years

Salary: $30.19 - $31.21 per Hour*
· $4.00/Hour PM Shift Differential
· $4.00/Hour Night Shift Differential
· $4.00 Weekend Bonus per hour
*Shift Differentials added to PM & NOC Shifts.

Available Shifts:
· Part-time AM Shift: 6:00pm - 2:15pm*
· Full-Time & Part-time PM Shift: 2:00pm - 10:15pm*
· Part-time NOC Shift: 10:00pm - 6:15am*
· Casual/PRN: Must rotate every other weekend in a Casual position (Saturday/Sunday)
*Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required with Full-time & Part-time positions.

Salary : $10,000