Licensed Practical Nurse

Rock County WI
US - Wisconsin - Janesville
October 29, 2024

Salary: $25. 49 - $28. 29 Hourly

Location : Janesville, WI

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time

Job Number: RC-0803674

Department: Rock Haven Nursing Services

Opening Date: 10/02/2024

Closing Date: 11/30/2024 5:00 PM Central

Position Summary and Job DutiesNew Hire Bonus of $2,000 distributed over the course of 1st year.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a technical nurse who has been educated to perform nursing intervention under the direction of a registered nurse in compliance with the nursing service policies and procedures. This position has responsibility to deliver selected treatments/procedures/tests; medications and patient care as delegated and directed by the RN. The LPN assists the RN to monitor the care provided by the nursing assistants, including personal care and restorative nursing programs. The LPN is assigned to a neighborhood with responsibility for 16 to 32 residents.

40% - Administer medications and performs treatments.

Administers medications prescribed for routine administration including those given via oral, subQ, IM, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, inhaler and nebulizer routes. Observes the effects of medications, reports to the RN or MD any unusual or adverse reactions. Assures compliance with the State and Federal guidelines related to medication pass.
Administers IV therapy and IV prepared piggyback medications and installs heparin and saline flushes. Completes blood draws once trained.
Administers PRN medications as indicated, consulting with the RN as needed.
Performs treatments after skills training including: clean and sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care and changes, skin tear protocol, catheter care and changes, colostomy care, blood sugar checks, G/J tube care and feeding, peritoneal dialysis, oxygen administration, suctioning and nebulizer use.
Performs EKGs and bladder scans and vital sign assessment using the Welch Allyn machine.

25% - Collects and records data which will be incorporated into nursing assessments and participates in the overall implementation of the resident's plan of care.

Prepares incident/injury reports, weekly summaries, vital signs and physical symptoms, response to analgesics and other medications.
Immediately reports resident health concerns to the RN.
Assists the RN to provide guidance and supervision to the nursing assistants.
Participates in the overall planning and implementation of the care plan, PNA sheets and restorative plan of care.
Documents medication administration, treatments, treatment progress notes, weekly summaries and restorative nursing notes, and data gathering related to the resident's health status.

25% - Monitors and assists with resident dining.

Assures that the care needs of high-risk residents are followed.
Assists feeding residents at risk for swallowing concerns.

5% - May function as the team leader on the unit.

May function as the team leader during code situations (Code Blue, Code Black, Code Orange and Red Alert).
Administers emergency care including CPR and use of the AED.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned. Success Factors (KSA's)

Current theory base in medical, geriatric and psychiatric nursing.
Current theory in medication administration including psychoactive medications.
Knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professionals and the general public
Ability to work well as a team member.
Skill in reviewing clinical work of others according to professional standards and practice guidelines.

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse with current Wisconsin Licensure in good standing.
Long-term care experience preferred.
Completion of the expanded role LPN skills preferred.
CPR Certification or evidence of continued attendance at CPR updates
May need to stay past the normal shift until relieved in order to meet minimal staffing requirements.

Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations.
Ability to push/pull a medication cart.
Exposure to noise.
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
Uses personal protective equipment as needed but not limited to: gloves, gowns, goggles and protective shield.
Ability to enter accurate information into charts and reports.
Work is inside in a skilled nursing home facility.
May be subject to potentially hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
May be subject to falls, burns, odors, etc. , throughout the work day.
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, blood, body fluids, conditions, etc.
CPR/AED certification required
Please note: The entire Rock Haven Campus is smoke free.

Rock County Employee Facts and Benefits Highlights

Rock County historic and cultural attractions:Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's).
The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.

Salary:

Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employ.

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