What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse-FT position at Sauk County?
The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform Licensed Practical Nurse care tasks and direct and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
- 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: 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.
Salary : $25 - $26
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