Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Starting Wage: $27.25/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY: Administer nursing care to residents. Attend to resident health problems and needs, implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Oversees CAN/Medication Aide staff to ensure quality of care and performance expectations is met. Consistently demonstrate the organization's values as well as comply with Woodside Senior Communities' Code of Conduct and HIPPA policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in residents' conditions. Complete SBAR and Fall risk assessments with RN evaluation and co-signature.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Record residents' medical information and vital signs.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition.
• Modify resident treatment plans as indicated by residents' responses and conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate resident care plans.
• Monitor all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity.
• Instruct individuals on topics such as health education, disease management and proper medication.
• Periodic checks on equipment and supplies, initiating requests for improvements and/or repairs.
• Assess residents at Woodside Manor as requested by Manor staff and assess calls from Woodside Haven.
• Perform all nursing aspects of resident admissions and discharges.
• Make physician calls, assist with MD visits, and transcribe orders.
• Receive and process physician orders.
• Provide feedback to Nurse Manager relevant to CNA/Medication Aide nursing staff performance evaluations.
• Assist in orientation of new staff.
• Perform daily Quality Assurance compliance rounds as designated by immediate supervisor.
• Complete Injury/Incident Report Investigations as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation per nursing policy and procedures.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in residents' conditions.
• Complete MAR and TAR end of month reauthorizations in timely manner.
• Modify residents' treatment plans as indicated by residents' responses and conditions.
• Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education and disease prevention.
• Serve on the appropriate committees required by the State and Federal Codes.
• Attend required continuing education in-services per nursing regulations.
• All employees are provided with information on safety, infection control and hazardous materials as part of general orientation. Education and training to ensure a safe work environment is ongoing.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and values of Woodside Senior Communities.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents/tenants in a safe, secure environment.
• Observes care in ensuring the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data as required by HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
• Abides by all applicable statutes and regulations through compliance with the Woodside Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Completes requirements for in-service training.
• Reads emails on a daily basis.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accident / Critical Illness / Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current/valid State of Wisconsin LPN License required
• CPR Certification required
• Computer skills strongly preferred
• Certified or willingness to obtain dementia care certification strongly preferred
• Clinical and supervisor experience as well as basic computer skills strongly preferred