Licensed Practical Nurse - MED / SURG ICU

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Med / Surg ICU to join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the general supervision of an RN, or the direction of a physician or podiatrist provides basic nursing care; records nursing care given and reports to the appropriate person changes in the condition of a patient. The LPN accepts only patient care assignments that the L.P.N. is competent to perform. The LPN assists with the collection of data; assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans; reinforces the teaching provided by the RN, physician or podiatrist and provides basic health care instructions. And in complex patient situations, the LPN performs delegated nursing or medical acts beyond basic nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN, physician or podiatrist.

HOURS : Part Time or 0.6 FTE, 48 hours every 2 weeks. Varied shifts.

Experience / Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited L.P.N. program.
• One or two years' medical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical practice strongly desired.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin practical nurse license.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable BLS training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Sterile dressing changes including wound simple packing, i.e., no packing to tunneled wounds.
• Insert, maintain, and discontinue Foley catheters. Convert to leg bags.
• Nasopharyngeal swabs.
• Perform health history assessments.
• Provide phone assessments and document these encounters.
• Under the supervision of a RN, monitors IV flow and administration of IV medications including antibiotics.
• Wound care : remove staples and sutures under the supervision of a RN.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, assisting with development of protocols, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to assess patients in person and over the telephone and to document findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Surgical First Assist call coverage may be required after successful completion of training program.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and / or various regulatory agencies based on entity and / or job position.

Employee Benefits

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private / not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link : Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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