LPN, LTC

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Care Center Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients. * Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. * Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services. * Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. * Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE * No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. * Constant standing and walking. * Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. * Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. * Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. * Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. * Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. * Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. * Occasional lifting/moving of patients. * Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. * Occasional driving. * Rare crawling and running. Licenses / Certifications: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State of Work Location or Compact Multi-State License Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1803000055 Nursing - LPN Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Learn more here (http://resources.ssmhealth.com/nondiscriminationclause/non-discrimination-statement.pdf) Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. * Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). * Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. * Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.