LPN Medical-Surgical WEO Premium Pay Position
LPN Medical-Surgical WEO Premium Pay Position
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Job Description
Love medicine is who we are its what we do its why people want to work here. If youre looking for a job to love apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30Gundersen TriCounty is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team working weekends only on our Med/Surg floor! This is your opportunity to provide care to patients in our brandnew hospital. We serve patients in three primary care clinics a 24bed criticalaccess hospital and in anUrgent Care and Emergency Department.
What you will do:
0.75 FTE 30 hours/week)
10hour shifts 7am5pm) every Friday Saturday and Sunday
Provide direct patient care on our Med/Surg floor in partnership with RNs and CNAs
What will you get:
WEO premium pay .3333 times base pay for all hours worked Friday Saturday and Sunday)
Base pay of $22.38$32.26/hour (based on years of LPN experience)
Closeknit small town community
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Benefit Package
Opportunities for growth and development
Engaged interactive positive team that focuses on the highest quality of care
What do you need:
LPN licensed in the state of WI
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
No experience required
Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods we deliver worldclass medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love medicine and its more than our practice. It is who we are.
Job Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care for patients and families under the supervision and direction of the RN or provider. The need for direct supervision (defined as immediate availability to continually coordinate direct and inspect at first hand the practice of another) vs. general supervision (defined as regularly to coordinate direct and inspect the practice of another) is determined based on Standards of Practice and includes complexity of patients competency education and etc. The LPN applies nursing knowledge and utilizes evidencebased practice in the demonstration of the following major responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Maintains competency and practices according to the Gundersen Health System mission and strategic plan ANA and Nurse Practice Act.
2. The LPN contributes to assessments through data collection and observes and reports the patients response to care as well as
significant symptoms or changes in patient status.
3. The LPN is responsible for following the Patients Plan of Care including the Clinical Practice Model (CPM) and standard collaborative
practice and to perform delegated patient care. (The functions of assessment creation and revision of the plan of care may not be acts
delegated to LPNs.
4. Incorporates the patients/familys readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by an RN or provider in order to achieve optimal
agespecific and individualized care. The LPN can provide basic health care instruction. The LPN cannot initiate teaching or evaluate
patients response.
5. The LPN provides direct patient care assists with ADLs and encourages selfcare and administers prescribed treatment after verifying
accuracy.
6. The LPN documents nursing interventions and patient/family response. All aspects of care provided are documented accurately in an
appropriate and timely manner and in compliance with organizational regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
7. The LPN participates with other health team members in meeting basic patient needs but does not delegate
8. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
9. Personally interacts engages with and cares for patients.
10. Ensures patient safety.
11. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Post High School education in a specialized field: Course requirements that qualify to take LPN or LVN boards.
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
6 months of previous experience as a LPN or experience in a heathcare 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; 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)
Unit/Department Specific
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 Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Driving Never 0
Stooping/Bending Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Shoulder Level Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Below Shoulder Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Above Shoulder Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions Pinch Forces Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Pounds of force 025
Repetitive Actions Grip Forces Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Pounds of force 025
Repetitive Actions Fine Manipulation Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Balance Right Leg Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Balance Left Leg Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Lifting Other Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
Carrying Short Carry Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 025
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
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If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Nikki FrahmWardRecruiter Email Address:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
