Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
We Are Hiring
LPN-Long Term Care - SNF Nursing Unit A - PRN,Evening - Franciscan Place WI - Brookfield,WI
Why Join Ascension?
Senior Living and Long-Term Care Communities
As a subsidiary of Ascension, Ascension Living is committed to providing services, amenities, opportunities and support, so seniors can enjoy living healthier and happier, at every age and at every stage.
We’re the second-largest nonprofit system in the U.S. Our living choices include independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitative care and long-term skilled nursing care.
More than 10,000 adults live in our 54 senior living communities, which are located in 12 states, and Washington, D.C. Also, more than 5,500 associates are employed by Ascension – professional, compassionate individuals who believe in empowering people to age successfully.
What You Will Do
As an LPN, you will provide basic bedside care to long-term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform delegated resident care tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by documenting and reporting care provided and changes in the resident’s condition to the appropriate person in a timely manner
- Anticipate, recognize, report and respond to changes in resident/patient condition
- Implement interventions based upon the physician's medical plan and standards of care including medication and treatments with knowledge of therapeutic intent
- Assist residents and families with care planning, education and referrals
- Follow regulatory and ministry standards, policies, procedures and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment
- Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate
- Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned neighborhood
- Provides support with activities of daily living as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
What You Will Need (Required Credentials)
- Valid license as a practical or vocational nurse in Wisconsin
- CPR certification preferred for assisted living; required for LTC upon hire, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
Education/Experience
- Completion of an accredited LPN program
- A minimum of one-year experience as an LPN preferred but not required
- Supervisory experience preferred but not required
- Possesses working knowledge of state and federal regulations
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Category: Nursing
Facility: AHSCM Franciscan Place
Ministry: Ascension Living
Location: Brookfield, WI
Ascension is an equal opportunity employer. Read our Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and view the Equal Opportunity Is the Law Poster.
