LPN - Long Term Care
LPN - Long Term Care
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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.
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0Join us at Gundersen St. Elizabeths in Wabasha!
You will work 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 selfcare 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 (633% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (3466% or 5.5 hours)
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) Number of lbs 025
Balance Left Leg Occasionally (633% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
Lifting Other Occasionally (633% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
Carrying Short Carry Occasionally (633% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (633% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 025
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.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Temp
