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The Weekend Warrior – LPN is classified as 0.1 FTE and is required to work at least one weekend a month and be a part of holiday rotation. This position is not eligible for shift differential pay and is only allowed to pickup/work weekend and holiday shifts, unless otherwise approved by Department Director and can not be scheduled (or pick-up/work) more than an average of 30 hours per pay period in a rolling 52 week year.

*If in WRS before 2011, the maximum amount would be 22 hours per pay period in a rolling 52 week year*

 Pay is $30.00 per hour. 

Education, Licenses, Certification, Skills and Experience Requirements:

           Required:           Associate degree in Practical Nursing earned from an accredited college.

                                    Less than one year experience

Current BLS (CPR) Certification

Current professional nurse registration from the Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license, state board of nursing

                                    Eligible with permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Wisconsin

Preferred:        None Listed

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delegates tasks to and supervises ancillary nursing personnel.
• Supervises, directs and assists employees in the nursing department with direct patient care and provides direct patient care within time management limits.
• Monitors and directs or redirects daily performance of employees.
• Contributes, participates, and supports the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to providing quality care for residents.
• Participates in cross training for other units to maximize flexibility and efficient utilization of resources.
• Ability to use a computer-based system for data entry, planning, and documenting care
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including: attention to detail, compassion, listening, empathy, patience, cooperation, and dependability
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks while being safety oriented
• Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• All other duties as assigned.

Functional Demands:

• Activity Requirements (including Mental & Physical Activities):

X 20% General Office Work: Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and other technology; data interpretation, decision making, problem recognition, problem solving, visual acuity (near visual acuity, far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision), hearing, verbal communication, verbal comprehension, writing communication, and written comprehension

X 20% Sedentary Work: Continuous sitting at desk for several hours occasional standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and lifting of under 10 pounds as required

X 20% Light Work: Intermittent lifting, sitting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds unassisted

X 20% Medium Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted

X 10% Heavy Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted

X 10% Very Heavy Work: Frequent lifting, standing, walking, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds unassisted

• Exposure to Hazards: Select the most appropriate level of hazard exposure
  • Minimal exposure to workplace hazards
  • Limited exposure to workplace hazards

X    Moderate exposure to workplace hazards

• Significant exposure to workplace hazards

• Types of Hazards:

X    Biological

X    Chemical

X    Physical

X    Other

• Working Conditions:

X     Indoors

X     Outdoors

X     Background Noise

X    Tight Spaces and/or Close Quarters

X    Subject to one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system: Fumes, odors, dust,

       mist, gases or poor ventilation

X    Exposed to infectious diseases or other possible infectious materials including: blood, fecal matter,

      OPIM...

X    Required to function around high behavioral or physically disruptive individuals

X     Position may be required to wear specialized mask (N95)

• Travel Requirements:

Frequency: 

X    Minimal    

• Regular
• Frequent
• Other:

Type of travel:

X    In community    

• Within the county
• Out of the county
• Overnight
• Other:

Nature of travel:

• Errands
• Transport clients/patients/residents

X     Other:

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