Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
LPN or RN Position - 1. Every Other Weekend PM Shift- 2:30pm-10:45pm 2. Casual position- to pick up hours on any shift LPN Starting- $24.50 RN Starting- $33.25 $1.00/hour shift differential paid on any hours worked on NIGHT shift *Potential to pick up additional hours as desired on various shifts * APPLY NOW or call 715-268-3658 to speak with Mary, Director of Nursing with questions _____________________________________________________ As a Polk County Employee this position offers a comprehensive benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement program for government employees and optional health, dental and vision insurance. Polk County promotes the health and well-being of their employees with opportunities to support your level of involvement in a Worksite Wellness Program. Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LPN shall perform professional nursing tasks on her/his own initiative, confer with an RN in-house or on call for assist as needed for decisions requiring professional judgement, or reporting changes in resident's conditions, and perform related work as required. Summary: Under general supervision of the Golden Age Manor Director of Nursing and Nurse Care Manager, the RN is responsible for total nursing care to all residents on assigned unit during the assigned shift including responsibility for delegation of duties, resident nursing care, staff performance and adherence by staff members to facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities: LPN Duties: Essential Duties: These duties represent the typical duties and responsibilities assigned to this position but may not be inclusive of all tasks performed. Supervising non-professional nursing personnel, and when appropriate, evaluating non-professional personnel. Is designated with the authority to direct all non-professional personnel in his or her charge to act in the interest and welfare of the resident on the unit (to include schedule changes, and job assignments.) Performing regular ordered nursing procedures and tasks including but not limited to: giving medications, irrigating catheters, catheterizing residents as necessary, taking vital signs, sterilizing equipment, etc. Helping nursing assistant with care of resident and caring for resident's with special needs. Assuming charge of a unit during a shift, consulting with an RN as necessary. Making daily rounds of all nursing units under assigned supervision and performing such functions as visiting residents, reviewing of clinical records, medication cards, resident cards, resident care plans and staff assignments, and to the extent possible, accompany physicians when they make rounds. Ability to recognize significant changes in the condition of residents and takes the necessary action. Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable. Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures. Expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents. Supervisory Responsibilities: Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation as a treatment/medication nurse or charge nurse on the wing/unit they are assigned. Gives timely, appropriate response to resident/nursing staff problems. Channels problems through correct chain of command. Communicates pertinent information regarding residents care to nurses/nursing assistants. RN Duties: Essential Duties: These duties represent the typical duties and responsibilities assigned to this position but may not be inclusive of all tasks performed. Is designated with the authority to direct all non-professional personnel in his or her charge to act in the interests and welfare of the residents on the unit (to include schedule changes and job assignments). Monitor performance