LPN-med surg shorter stay unit= part time days

Children's Wisconsin • Part-time • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • 6d ago

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

This is a part time 12 hour day shift schedule requiring EVERY Thursday and Friday. May be a weekend requirement in the future. Looking for candidates who can commit to this schedule but have flexibility for unit coverage/staffing needs. May pick up extra shifts occasionally but Must be comfortable committing to a part time job.

Because this is a set schedule, prefer candidates who are not currently in school.

This is a very busy inpatient unit with high patient turnover activity- Prefer candidates with previous hospital LPN or CNA experience.

West 9 – Surgical-Medical Shorter Stay Unit

West 9 is a 24-bed acute care unit. This unit cares for both medical and surgical patient populations. All Acute Care burn patients requiring dressing changes, surgical interventions, and management are cared for here. Procedural Short Stay (PSS) and Observation patients are the other focus for this department. Typical diagnoses for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine patients are: asthma, bronchiolitis, dehydration/viral gastroenteritis, skin & soft tissue infection/cellulitis, unintentional toxic ingestion, and croup. Nurses may also care for medical patients with varying diagnoses who are expected to have a shorter hospital stay. The PSS surgical specialties in this department are: General Surgery, Ortho, ENT, Urology, Plastics/Craniofacial, Opthomalogy, and Dental. Some common diagnosis are: tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy, appendicitis, extremity fractures, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and umbilical or inguinal hernia.

Provides direct, routine nursing care and treatments to assigned patients according to plan of care, delivers individualized nursing care for each patient/family based on identified needs and utilizing internal and external inter-disciplinary resources as appropriate. Requires current license for the state in which the hospital or clinic is located (WI or IL). Two years experience in a hospital or clinic; experience in an adult/pediatric setting preferred.
Minimum Job Requirements

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Currently registered with the State of Wisconsin Registry as an LPN.
Current CPR certification – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross.

Education

Graduate of LPN program

Experience

Experience with pediatric patients preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
Travel to all Urgent Care locations required.
Ability to work daytime, evenings, weekend, and holiday hours.
Electronic Health Record proficiency preferred.
Proficient in the Microsoft Windows environment.
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills necessary to work independently in a fast paced multi-functioned department.
Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to assist patients, parents, and providers, and other staff.
Required flexibility in order to prioritize efforts to meet needs of the patients, parents, providers, and other staff.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association, License LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse (31) - State of Wisconsin

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