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RN or LPN Skilled Nursing Facility

Posted Aug 30

Hours a week
40
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
40 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$35/hr
nursing in Wisconsin$38/hr

The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing facility team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care, with experience in long-term care, acute care, and specialized nursing practices. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing services to residents, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being are prioritized through expert assessment, medication administration, and personalized care planning. Your commitment to excellence will support our mission to deliver high-quality, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Duties

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to inform individualized care plans.
  • Administer medications and treatments accurately according to physician orders while adhering to safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
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  • Monitor residents’ conditions closely, recognizing changes that require intervention or escalation to medical teams.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, therapists, and social workers—to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
  • Provide education and support to residents and their families regarding health conditions, medication management, and post-discharge instructions.
  • Assist with procedures such as IV infusions, catheterization, wound care, and other advanced nursing interventions as required.
  • Ensure infection control practices are rigorously followed to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.

Skills

  • Proven experience working in skilled nursing facilities with familiarity in long-term care regulations and compliance standards.
  • Strong clinical skills including patient assessment, medication administration, IV infusion, and wound management.
  • Experience with specialized care areas such as Alzheimer’s/dementia care, memory care, hospice services, and behavioral health needs.
  • Ability to perform triage effectively in urgent situations while maintaining calmness under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills for caregiver collaboration and client interaction across diverse populations including geriatric patients and individuals with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of infection control protocols, HIPAA compliance policies, and physical examination techniques.

Join our team dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care that enhances the quality of life for our residents through professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence!

Pay: $28.23 - $41.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • RN
  • LPN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Experience working with individuals with dementia
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Medical procedure assistance
  • RN License

Place

City
Whitehall, Wisconsin
Rent against this pay
14% of monthly gross
This role$829/mo rent
Monthly gross$6,067/mo

$829 median rent against $6,067 a month at $35/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$61,875/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Whitehall, WI
Approximate location in Whitehall, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Trempealeau County Health Care Center
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It is the largest health care employer in Trempealeau County, offering a range of services including behavioral health units at its main Whitehall campus. The organization's care philosophy is person-directed and recovery-based, emphasizing compassion, respect, and treating people as one…

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