LPN

JOB REQUIREMENTS: LPN Hiring rate is $27.98 per hour. Full time or part time PM available. Primary purpose of the job is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility and as may be required by the Director or Nurse Manager to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures. Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients. Record food and fluid intake and output. Supervise nurses' aides or assistants. Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs. Conduct specified laboratory tests. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a LPN in this state. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must obtain and maintain CPR certification. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Columbia Health Care Center 323 W. Monroe Street Wyocena, WI 53969 Other: A complete job description and application online or by applying on-site. A list of the job duties, requirements, working conditions, etc. can be found on the Columbia County web site http: www.co.columbia.wi.us Apply Online: www.co.columbia.wi.us E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected]