Licensed Practical Nurse, GI Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

. Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Proficient in providing patient education and counseling while adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Education and CounselingKnowledge of Nursing ProcessAbility to Review Patient Medication and Medical History

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Hard Skills

Patient CareMedication ReviewIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-escalationPhysical Abilities TestingAge-specific Patient CareGrowth and Development Principles

Soft Skills

Compassionate Patient InteractionTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyConfidentialityGastroenterology CareClinical ResourcePatient Care Flow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
Adhere to regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality
Review patient medication and medical history prior to procedures to determine appropriate procedural location and needs
Use the nursing process to provide ongoing care
Recognize and respond to changes in patient status and care needs
Determine priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs
Provide patient education and counseling on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care
Follow through on procedure or test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals
Refer questions to physicians/providers and relay information to patients as directed
Assist with staff orientation, competency, and educational activities
Act as an expert clinical and department resource
Provide work direction to other staff as needed
Assist with patient care flow and provision of services
Support providers and connect with patients to ensure a seamless, compassionate experience
Work with the ambulatory gastroenterology care team to deliver coordinated digestive-health care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless determined not required
Advanced training beyond High School, including completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program
Preferred team member in Wisconsin due to training and meeting requirements
Ability to review patient medication and medical history prior to procedures
Knowledge of the nursing process and ability to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate
Ability to provide basic to complex patient education and counseling
Knowledge of age-specific patient care and growth and development principles
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability to push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
Ability to maneuver foot pedals
Ability to perform patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
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
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Mostly remote work arrangement
No major holidays