Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Company: Ascension, D73
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Assisted Living Nursing Unit A - Full-Time,Rotating - Alexian Village Milwaukee - Milwaukee,WI

Why Join Ascension?

Senior Living and Long-Term Care Communities

As a subsidiary of Ascension, Ascension Living is committed to providing services, amenities, opportunities and support, so seniors can enjoy living healthier and happier, at every age and at every stage.

We're the second-largest nonprofit system in the U.S. Our living choices include independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitative care and long-term skilled nursing care.

More than 10,000 adults live in our 54 senior living communities, which are located in 12 states, and Washington, D.C. Also, more than 5,500 associates are employed by Ascension - professional, compassionate individuals who believe in empowering people to age successfully.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with Ascension Senior Living, you will have the opportunity to provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Responsibilities:

--- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
--- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
--- Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
--- Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
--- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
--- Diploma
- High school diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
--- None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf" Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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