Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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We are looking for a general maintenance worker who is ready to join our team! Ideal candidates will have a strong maintenance background, a good mechanical aptitude and are willing to learn new skills!

Job Description:

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation, maintenance, fabrication, and modification of the institution's hospital facilities, equipment, and properties.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Completes work assigned by supervisor/manager promptly and in a technically competent manner. Documents work as instructed by supervisor through established methods such as logbooks, work requests, repair tags, and computerized maintenance management system. Consults with supervisor/manager regarding assigned work for which additional direction is required. Assesses and prioritizes assigned work to determine necessary action. Obtains materials necessary to complete each request. As may be required by a specific job assignment, will be required to have the proper training, certification, and/or license as required by law to perform HVAC and refrigeration work.

2. Follows safety guidelines related to body mechanics, lock-out/tag-out, use of hazardous materials, use of personal protective equipment, and other areas as described in applicable policies. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment. Maintains safe operation and condition of equipment. Uses tools and supplies in a safe and cost-effective manner. Responds to all fire and other disaster alarms as indicated in the Emergency Response Manual. Assists other employees as required.

3. Participates in staff meetings and departmental inservice training. Orients new staff to facilities and equipment as assigned by supervisor/manager. Educates customers on appropriate use of facilities and equipment.

4. Works with other departments in the institution, such as Environmental Services, Security, Transportation, and Construction Engineering, to insure efficient coordination and completion of work that requires involvement by other departments.

5. Responsible for driving, which includes driving and operating large commercial trucks and/or vehicles regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  Employee is responsible for performing appropriate safety inspections, assisting with maintaining vehicles in good repair, and completing applicable driving and maintenance logs.  The employee will follow all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to driving assigned vehicle and promptly report to leadership or appropriate personnel, any vehicle concerns, traffic violations, citations, or accidents.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency

DESIRED High School Diploma or equivalency + additional training

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No Experience Required

DESIRED

1 year or more of experience in mechanical, electrical or maintenance fields

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Valid Driver's License (DL)

Federal Medical Card
In-House Driver’s Road Test Certificate within 60 days of hire
 

Age Specific Population Served:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Subject to outside environmental conditions.

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Subject to extreme heat.

Subject to noise.

Frequently in close quarters.

Subject to extreme cold.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Ladder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Right Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Left Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

We are looking for a general maintenance worker who is ready to join our team! Ideal candidates will have a strong maintenance background, a good mechanical aptitude and are willing to learn new skills!

Job Description:

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation, maintenance, fabrication, and modification of the institution's hospital facilities, equipment, and properties.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Completes work assigned by supervisor/manager promptly and in a technically competent manner. Documents work as instructed by supervisor through established methods such as logbooks, work requests, repair tags, and computerized maintenance management system. Consults with supervisor/manager regarding assigned work for which additional direction is required. Assesses and prioritizes assigned work to determine necessary action. Obtains materials necessary to complete each request. As may be required by a specific job assignment, will be required to have the proper training, certification, and/or license as required by law to perform HVAC and refrigeration work.

2. Follows safety guidelines related to body mechanics, lock-out/tag-out, use of hazardous materials, use of personal protective equipment, and other areas as described in applicable policies. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment. Maintains safe operation and condition of equipment. Uses tools and supplies in a safe and cost-effective manner. Responds to all fire and other disaster alarms as indicated in the Emergency Response Manual. Assists other employees as required.

3. Participates in staff meetings and departmental inservice training. Orients new staff to facilities and equipment as assigned by supervisor/manager. Educates customers on appropriate use of facilities and equipment.

4. Works with other departments in the institution, such as Environmental Services, Security, Transportation, and Construction Engineering, to insure efficient coordination and completion of work that requires involvement by other departments.

5. Responsible for driving, which includes driving and operating large commercial trucks and/or vehicles regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  Employee is responsible for performing appropriate safety inspections, assisting with maintaining vehicles in good repair, and completing applicable driving and maintenance logs.  The employee will follow all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to driving assigned vehicle and promptly report to leadership or appropriate personnel, any vehicle concerns, traffic violations, citations, or accidents.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency

DESIRED High School Diploma or equivalency + additional training

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No Experience Required

DESIRED

1 year or more of experience in mechanical, electrical or maintenance fields

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Valid Driver's License (DL)

Federal Medical Card
In-House Driver’s Road Test Certificate within 60 days of hire
 

Age Specific Population Served:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Subject to outside environmental conditions.

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Subject to extreme heat.

Subject to noise.

Frequently in close quarters.

Subject to extreme cold.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Ladder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Right Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Left Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Want to be part of a unit that cares for a bit of everything?

Job Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.

2. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.

3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.

4. Transports bodies to the morgue.

5. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.

6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.

7. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.

8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.

9. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

10. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

No education required

DESIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

2 years of previous CNA experience.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150-200

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is seeking a RN, Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) to work with Ambulatory Care Departments. This is your opportunity to work in a highly adaptable and mission driven organization while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region.

What you will do:

• 1.0 FTE, salaried role

• Evaluate nursing practice, assess practice gaps, identify learning needs, participate in process improvement projects and initiatives both within area of responsibility and at the system level

• Serves the following clinics: Calmar/Waukon/Lansing, Decorah, Prarie Du Chien, Affiliate liaison

•  Travel to other Gundersen locations as required.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

• Master’s degree in Nursing required within 5 years

• 3-4 years RN experience or equivalent required, Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred

• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

What you will get:

• Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package, including our top-rated retirement plan

• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Professional Development Nurse facilitates professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert. They function as a change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty. 

Major Responsibilities

1. Onboarding/Orientation: Develops, implements and evaluates orientation and onboarding processes that lead to successful integration of the employee in the organization and effective job performance.

2. Clinical Guidance: Engages with staff to provide point in time guidance and/or applicable resources to support safe patient care.

3. Competency Management: Leads ongoing assessment and evaluation of practice. Responsible to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate competency assessment process to assure the delivery of safe patient care.

4. Education:

• Assesses issues, trends, and data to identify practice gaps and educational opportunities within the organization.  Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs according to the principles of adult learning to close the identified gap or opportunity.  

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize a variety of teaching/learning methodologies. 

5. Quality and Process Improvement/Change Management: 

• Acts as a change agent within all settings. Works with others to identify problems and solutions, develops goals for change processes, applies improvement processes to effect practice change, monitors effectiveness and progress throughout practice change, assists to sustain change.  

• Encourages, facilitates and participates in research, and evidence-based practice in patient care settings including the dissemination of findings.

6. Collaborative Partnership: Engages in collaborative relationships within and external to the organization to promote patient safety and population health within the community.

7. Professional role development/performance: Identifies and develops strategies to facilitate a continuous process of learning for staff to achieve professional role competence and growth. Supports staff in role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery to advance from novice to expert in their profession.  Promotes and integrates the science of the NPD specialty to continuously improve practice, maintain competency and contribute to the GHS mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing is required within five years of hire date.

Work Experience:
REQUIRED 3-4 years of relevant RN experience
DESIRED 1 year nursing management experience.

License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Unit/Department Specific

OSHA Category:
Category II - Some (but not all) employees in this job title may have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials, usually by location or specific departments.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Want to be part of a unit that cares for a bit of everything?

Job Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.

2. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.

3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.

4. Transports bodies to the morgue.

5. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.

6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.

7. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.

8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.

9. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

10. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

No education required

DESIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

2 years of previous CNA experience.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150-200

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Want to be part of unit that cares for a bit of everything!

The 20 bed General Medical Unit provides the ultimate overall experience with everything from short stay observation patients to complex care for extended care of patients.

What you will do:

• 0.6 FTE – 48 hours every two weeks
• 8 hour shifts, rotating day (6:30am-3:00pm) and pm’s  (2:30pm-11:00pm)
• Every other weekend and holiday
• New nurses or experienced nurses can continue to grow and be challenged providing complex care

What you will need:

• Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor's degree Nursing preferred
• RN license to work in Wisconsin
• BLS for health care providers

What you will get:

• Department with a strong teamwork model
• Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package
• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient’s physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
2. Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.
3. Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.
4. Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
5. Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.
6. Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task, taking into consideration the following:

• scope of practice

• training

• competence

• population served

• experience

• policies and procedures

7. Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:

• quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research

• shared governance (council structure)

• department-based projects

• continual learning

8. Professional and Organizational Responsibilities:

• Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.

9. The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan

10. Practices the values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework:        

• Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment

• Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice

• Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)

11. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment

12. Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED
Associate degree in Nursing.

DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

REQUIRED
No experience required.

DESIRED
6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time LPN for our 20-bed General Medical Unit.  This is your opportunity to work with in the full scope of your LPN license on a unit that cares for a little bit of everything from short stay observations patients to complex care for extended care patients..

What you will do:

• Work 48 hours every two week= 0.6 FTE
• Work 8 hour shifts rotating day (6:30am – 3pm) and pm’s (2:30pm – 11pm) shifts; every third weekend , 2 holidays a year
• LPN’s work top of scope and provide care by doing things such as pass medication, assessments, hang IV fluids, piggyback medications, provide wound care and reinforce patient education.  
• Partner with a team of RN’s, CNA’s, social workers, dietitians, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy.  

What you will get:

• Starting pay of $21.11/hour + more for experience!
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Work with a team that jumps in to help each other
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you need:

• LPN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin
• BLS for healthcare providers

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s who we are.

Job Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care for patients and families under the supervision and direction of the RN or provider. The need for direct supervision (defined as immediate availability to continually coordinate, direct and inspect at first hand the practice of another) vs. general supervision (defined as regularly to coordinate, direct and inspect the practice of another) is determined based on Standards of Practice and includes complexity of patients, competency, education, and etc. The LPN applies nursing knowledge and utilizes evidence-based practice in the demonstration of the following major responsibilities.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Maintains competency and practices according to the GundersenHealth systemmission and strategic plan, ANA and Nurse Practice Act.
2. The LPN contributes to assessments through data collection, and observes and reports the patient's response to care as well as significant symptoms or changes in patient status.
3. The LPN is responsible for following the Patient's Plan of Care, including the Clinical Practice Model (CPM) and standard collaborative practice, and to perform delegated patient care. (The functions of assessment, creation and revision of the plan of care may not be actsdelegated toLPNs.)
4. Incorporates the patient’s/family's readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by an RN or provider in order to achieve optimal, age-specific and individualized care. The LPN can provide basic health care instruction. The LPN cannot initiate teaching or evaluate patient's response.
5. The LPN provides direct patient care, assists with ADLs and encourages self-care, and administers prescribed treatment after verifying accuracy.
6. The LPN documents nursing interventions and patient/family response. All aspects of care provided are documented accurately and in an appropriate and timely manner, and in compliance with organizational, regulator and professional standards and guidelines.
7. The LPN participates with other health team members in meeting basic patient needs but does not delegate
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Post High School education in a specialized field: Course requirements that qualify to take LPN or LVN boards.

Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.

DESIRED
1 year of previous experience as a LPN or experience in a healthcare environment.

License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state LPN licenses
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a general internist to join its established and growing group. Step into the exact type of practice that interest you. Outpatient only? No problem. A blended practice of inpatient and outpatient? Absolutely! We have a place for you.

Highlights:

• Purely ambulatory:

  • A Monday through Friday daytime schedule

  • No inpatient responsibilities (hospitalized patients are admitted and cared for by our established hospitalist and inpatient medical services)

  • Minimal at home call with no overnight coverage responsibilities

• Traditional/hybrid (outpatient and inpatient mix):

  • When assigned to outpatient clinic a Monday through Friday daytime schedule

    • No inpatient responsibilities

    • Minimal at home call with no overnight coverage responsibilities

  • When assigned to the inpatient service

    • Clinic schedule is protected

    • Inpatient service is taken in one week blocks (~8 weeks per year)

    • No overnight coverage responsibilities

Gundersen Health System:

• Award winning, physician led, multispecialty group practice

• Epic EMR

• Residency training programs allow our staff to practice and teach in a very collegial environment

• All physicians are employed and provided with a competitive compensation and benefit package

La Crosse is the largest city in western Wisconsin, yet abounding in scenic beauty, is nestled between soaring bluffs to the east and the legendary Mississippi River to the west. The city is a regional technology and medical hub that services a tri-state area, including neighboring Minnesota and Iowa, and is home to three colleges, attracting students and faculty from around the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer