Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

General Information

Job title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location

Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Mauston, WI

Available Positions

• Part-time 1, 64 hours per pay period;
• PM
• Shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Part-time 2, 32 hours per pay period;
• Day
• Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Weekend shift differential available

Holiday rotation: Rotating holidays

Position Summary

Works under the supervision of a qualified RN and the Director of Nursing. Participates in the planning, implementation of nursing care, within the objectives, procedures, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her standards of practice for a licensed practical nurse. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other departments.

Position Responsibilities

• 1.
• Provides direct and individualized care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• 2.
• Assists in relevant health teaching for resident and family.
• 3.
• Shares responsibility for the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
• 4.
• Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
• 5.
• Prepares, administers, and records medication in accordance with policy regarding the administration of medications by an LPN.
• 6.
• Performs more complex nursing activities as competence increases.
• 7.
• Participates in emergency care.
• 8.
• Communicates frequently with the team leader regarding patient's physical and mental conditions.
• 9.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
• 10.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.