LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - MEDICAL PEDIATRICS

Aspirus

  • Wausau, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description: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.We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurseat Aspirus Wausau Hospital to join our Medical/Pediatrics team!The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN works within the Professional Practice Model of Aspirus Wausau Hospital.HOURS: Supplemental or .4 FTE; 32 hours bi-weekly; PM/NOC rotationExperience/Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation of an approvedpractical nurse program and completed formal course of instruction in medication administration.
  • One to two years’ medical/surgical experience necessary to enhance and develop skills, with one to two years of progressive home care experience beneficial.
  • Current Wisconsin and/or Michigan LPN licensure.
  • 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 CPR 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).
Employee Benefits:
  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • PTO accrual from day one!
  • Generous retirement plan with match available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families.
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 specialities. 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: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.Click to learn more.Essential:
  • CPR or BLS
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

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