LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
La Crosse County
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- Pay
- $26 to $31
- an hour
- Location
- West Salem, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 10
- 10 days ago
Career path
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About the company
La Crosse County
Government administration · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and support individualized care planning.
- Observe and report resident changes, supervise Nursing Assistants, and help maintain residents' rights, confidentiality, and safety.
What you need
- Requires a current Wisconsin LPN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and passing a background check.
- Requires ability to assist with transfers and mobility and lift up to 60 lbs; long-term care experience is preferred.
Key skills
Medication administrationNursing standardsCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsSupervise and coordinate
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Perks
- Shift differentials
- Weekend differentials
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Position Summary
Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living is seeking a compassionate and skilled
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
to provide high‑quality resident care within our long‑term care setting. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers direct nursing care, supports care planning, and helps ensure a safe, respectful, and person‑centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide nursing care within the Nurse Practice Act
Administer medications and treatments under RN supervision
Assist with training and orientation of new staff
Observe, document, and report resident conditions and changes
Support development and implementation of individualized care plans
Assign and oversee work of Nursing Assistants
Prepare shift reports and communicate updates to supervisors
Maintain resident rights, confidentiality, and safety
Participate in required in‑service education
Promote person‑centered care and positive resident interactions
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, talking, and hearing
Occasional bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 60 lbs
Ability to assist with resident transfers and mobility
Qualifications
Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license in the State of Wisconsin
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Long‑term care experience preferred
Knowledge of medication administration and nursing standards
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to supervise and coordinate Nursing Assistant assignments
Must pass background check per Wisconsin Caregiver Law
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license (if driving is required)
Why Join Lakeview?
Competitive wages with annual step progression
Shift and weekend differentials
Benefits‑eligible position
Supportive, team‑focused environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in resident lives