LPN

Portage County is all about having a servant heart and providing services that enable our citizens to build productive communities families and lives.

ThePortage County Health Care Centeris looking to hire a parttime 32hrs 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 forpermanent employees working a minimum of20 hours/week which includes the following;

• Vacation available on day one!
• Health insurance your choice of two health plans (Health Savings Account associated with aHigh Deductible Health Plan with aCounty contributionor a PPO Copay 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