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Practical Nurse (LPN) - Observation Unit

Advocate Health · Green Bay, WI · $25.30–$37.95 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with the RN and CNA in a team nursing model?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their LPN role and communicate well with the team.

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's condition and reported it.

What they are checking: Whether they recognize changes and communicate clearly to the RN.

How do you work with hospitalists to share important information?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and know when to involve the RN.

What would you do

Our 19-bed Observation Unit has frequent admissions and discharges. How do you stay organized during a fast-paced shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage quick turnover without missing important care.

A patient's blood pressure drops after receiving pain medicine. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly, recheck vitals and alert the RN.

You may float to other units. How do you prepare to work in a new area?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt quickly and ask for help when needed.

This role includes holidays and every fifth weekend. How does that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably meet the unit's scheduling needs.

About the work

You care for patients after orthopedic or neurosurgery. What would you watch for after these procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they know key post-op signs like pain, bleeding and changes in movement or feeling.

How do you prepare a patient for discharge from an observation stay?

What they are checking: Whether they can reinforce teaching and make sure patients understand next steps.

How do you safely give medications when you are interrupted often?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent errors during busy shifts.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35400 BayCare Leased Employees - Observation Unit Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Part time • Two 12 hours shifts per week (7:00AM-7:30PM). • Holiday Rotation. Every 5th weekend rotation. Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Observation Unit 2845 Greenbrier Road, Green Bay, WI 54311 Where You Will Work: Join Aurora BayCare’s 19-bed Observation Unit—a fast-paced environment designed with a unique structure and floor layout to support efficient, high-quality care for a diverse patient population. Our team nursing model fosters collaboration among CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, ensuring seamless delivery of daily cares, assessments, medications, and discharge planning. While we specialize in postoperative care—including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urologic surgery, cardiac pacemaker/ablation, and breast surgery—we also manage general medical patients requiring short-term observation stays. Many patients are cared for by our in-house hospitalist team, streamlining communication and coordination. A dynamic setting with frequent admissions and discharges, we offer variety and challenge every day. Team members may also float to other units when needed, providing opportunities to broaden skills and experience across the hospital. About This Location: Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a full-service tertiary care hospital; part of a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic. A nationally recognized health care provider, we are committed to providing high-quality health care using the latest in medical technology to help all people live fully. The hospital is nationally ranked for adult specialties, and our maternity care has earned national recognition. Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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