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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Specialty Healthcare Unit (NOCs)

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Jan 14, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a night role on the Medical Specialty Healthcare Unit in Appleton. What experience do you have with night shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle NOC hours safely and reliably over time.

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient that others missed.

What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention and speak up when something seems wrong.

Tell me about a time you worked through a conflict with a coworker.

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve issues directly and respectfully on a small night team.

What keeps you motivated as an LPN on a busy inpatient unit?

What they are checking: Whether they have genuine reasons for this work, which predicts reliability and longevity.

What would you do

A patient's oxygen level drops while you're doing rounds. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act right away with basic interventions and alert the RN instead of waiting.

A confused patient becomes agitated at 3 a.m. How do you keep them and others safe?

What they are checking: Whether they use calm, non-physical approaches first and know when to call for help.

How do you help a patient feel comfortable and safe when they can't sleep in the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they offer simple comfort measures, which matter a lot on overnight shifts.

About the work

How do you work with the RN on your team, and what tasks are within your LPN scope?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their scope clearly and know when to involve the RN.

How do you pass medications safely when you have many patients and constant interruptions?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the rights of medication administration and protect against distractions.

How do you document care accurately when you're busy?

What they are checking: Whether they keep charting timely and accurate, which supports safe handoffs and legal protection.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: • 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM • every third weekend requirement (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) • variable holiday requirement • opportunity to work side by side with RN KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care. 2. Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. 3. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the licensed practical nurse that are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. 4. Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. 5. Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. 6. Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to improve patient care. 7. Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments. • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Scheduled FTE: 0.75 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No

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