What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Portage County, WI?
Portage County is all about having a servant heart and providing services that enable our citizens to build productive communities, families and lives.
The Portage County Health Care Center is looking to hire a part-time, 32 hrs per week, LPN! This position is eligible for benefits!
Starting pay is $24.00 / hour
Summary of Position:
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day to day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants and nutritional aides. Supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality is maintained.
The LPN works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse. An LPN is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a licensed practical nurse
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledgeable of the theory, methods, and techniques of nursing.
- Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
- Ability to maintain composure and cope with stress and frustration, appreciate the dignity of each resident, and keep cultural, social and medical problems confidential.
- Experience in restorative nursing, psychiatric nursing, medical nursing or geriatric nursing preferred.
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package for permanent employees working a minimum of 20 hours/week, which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (must work 24 hrs per week to be eligible)
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $600
