Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary: $29.74 Hourly
Location : Health Care Center 1051 Clark St. Reedsburg, WI 53959
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Job Number: 2117
Department: Health Care Center
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 006


Description
A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.
The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform Licensed Practical Nurse care tasks and direct & supervise Certified Nursing Assistants at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

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Essential Duties

• Prepare and administer prescribed medication to residents and monitor the response to the medicine.

• Provide comfort to emotionally distressed residents and residents' families.

• Train and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), discuss care plans, evaluations, promotions, and discipline.

• Monitor resident's condition and reports any changes to the Registered Nurse (RN) as well as during shift changes.

• Record nursing tasks accomplished to resident's records as well as goal summaries and any activity involvement of the resident and document in the Electronic Charting System (ECS).

• Accompany physician on rounds and transcribe physician's orders.

• Consult with physical therapists to develop restorative nursing/range of motion program.

• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medication.

• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Reimbursement for such additional hours are subject to state and federal regulations.
Minimum Training and Education

Required:
Licensed Practical Nurse License

Preferred:
Nursing experience with the geriatric population


Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Become a part of the Sauk County team!

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

Have Student Loans? Work for Sauk County and get assistance! Working for a government entity gets you a spot on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Our work-life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.