Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-time, Part-time Description

St. Elizabeth Home, an Illuminus Community, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). We offer long-term care and short-term rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting. Originally founded in 1967, St. Elizabeth is located just blocks from downtown Janesville in the beautiful courthouse Hill Historic District between Upper Courthouse Park and Jefferson Park.

Although small enough to make everyone living and working on campus truly feel like a family, St. Elizabeth offers those we care for a wide range of services and support. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving persons of all faiths. No matter your situation or beliefs, our purpose is to provide care that transcends.

Position Details

We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities with a variety of scheduling options. Shift availability may vary based on the needs of the community. 

This position may include 8-hour shifts, including weekend rotation as scheduled. 

Pay

$27.80 to $31.20 per hour, dependent upon experience

Address

109 S Atwood Ave, Janesville, WI 53545

If you are passionate about working with older adults, if you enjoy taking the initiative in service of others, if you are interested in providing holistic care that comes from the heart, we would love to talk with you. Check out our Nurse Testimonial to hear what it’s like to work at Illuminus.

Essential Job Functions

(Our LPN provides prescribed medical treatment under the general supervision of a registered nurse.)

• Maintains effective, professional communication with residents/patients/clients, families or personal representatives, and staff; promotes a positive organizational image consistent with the mission, vision, and values while serving as a professional role model and providing on-call services as assigned.
• Develops, implements, and updates plans of care; promotes resident-centered care and supports residents in achieving and maintaining their highest practicable level of health and well-being; administers and monitors medications, performs medical treatments and vital sign checks, and verifies physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Leads, guides, and supervises CNAs and resident assistants in providing quality care; assists with physician visits, provides staff feedback, and ensures appropriate delegation, direction, and follow-through of assigned duties.
• Observes, documents, and reports resident status, including changes in condition and 24-hour reports; promptly communicates concerns to the registered/charge nurse, family, or physician as appropriate; provides thorough transfer of information to the next team leader; follows universal precautions and PPE requirements; and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse credentials and license in the State of Wisconsin in good standing
• Active CPR
• Knowledge and/or experience in geriatrics.

 Benefits include:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts
• Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift
• Sign-on bonus available
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.* 

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, and management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.