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Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

LPN Hospital, Ortho Neuro Unit

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546

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Overview LPN – Ortho Neuro – 28 hours per week. Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting by performing the following duties supporting the nursing philosophy. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.

Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment.

Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.

Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.

Demonstrates knowledge of the patient’s plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient’s care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.

Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.

Instructs patients in self‑care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient’s care.

Participates in QA & I.

Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR

Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

Preferred Clinical Experience Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous PTO

Parental & Caregiver Leave

Career Advancement

Educational Assistance

Wellbeing Programs

Employee Discounts

On‑Demand Pay

Financial Education

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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