Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Ascension Living St. Francis Place

• Department: Long Term Care

• Schedule:  Rotating Shift | PRN

• Provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.
• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Availability for rotating weekends preferred.