LPN - Long Term Care
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.
Posted Oct 16 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care LPN - Long Term Care
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state LPN licensesLPN license in state of practice
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Work Experience: REQUIRED No experience required.
- License
- LPN license in state of practice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state LPN licenses
- License
- Practical/Vocational Nurse credential from Wisconsin Board of Nursing before hire Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS provider credential from AHA within 60 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Also asks
- Post-high school LPN board course requirements Post High School education in a specialized field: Course requirements that qualify to take LPN boards.
- Also asks
- High school diploma or GED High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year as LPN or in a healthcare environment 1 year of previous experience as a LPN or experience in a healthcare environment.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth insurance
- BenefitsDental insurance
- BenefitsLife insurance
- BenefitsFlexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee fitness center
- BenefitsMatching retirement account
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Collects patient data for RN assessment Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Day to day
- Administers medications and monitors for adverse reactions Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Day to day
- Performs routine lab tests and simple therapeutic services Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
- Day to day
- Educates patients and families on treatment, self-care and follow-up Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
- Day to day
- Identifies safety hazards and emergencies and initiates corrective action Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
- Details
- Works with minimal supervision Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Details
- Stressful environment Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Details
- Exposed to infectious diseases Exposed to infectious diseases.
- Details
- Walking/standing frequently, 5.5 hours Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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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
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Learning
Required
Post High School education in a specialized field: Course requirements that qualify to take LPN boards. Work
Experience
Required
No experience required.
Desired
1 year of previous experience as a LPN or experience in a healthcare environment.
License and Certifications
Required
- 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.
Work
Experience
- 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
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Wabasha, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average
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