Geriatric LPN — Compassionate Care in Rushford

Good-Shepherd-Lutheran-Services-; Rushford (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Pension match

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Sign on Bonus

Scholarships

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, Minnesota is seeking an LPN to provide compassionate, resident-centered care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes medication administration, monitoring resident responses, and documenting care within GSLS policies.

Requires MN LPN licensure, graduation from an accredited program, and English proficiency. Geriatrics experience is preferred; multiple benefits and a competitive starting wage are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a licensed practical nurse accredited program required.
• Current active LPN nursing license in the State of Minnesota in good standing.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Clinical experience with geriatrics, long-term care and/or rehabilitation preferred.
• Demonstrates a broad and current knowledge of nursing including gerontological nursing and related aspects such as rehabilitation and mental health.
• Knowledge of and skilled in physical assessment techniques to gather data.
• Skilled in oral and written English communication-communicates clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial data collection on all residents and follows up on data collection per GSLS policies and procedures.
• Administers, tracks progress, and checks activities related to residents.
• Observes, documents, and reports resident responses to medications.
• Competently performs skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other treatments and cares as needed.
• Documents professionally, accurately, and completely according to current standards, and GSLS policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and directs resident care appropriately and professionally—assumes responsibilities for all nursing care and nursing actions to resident on the shift assigned.
• Communicates pertinent resident information to the appropriate staff, family, and physician.
• Carries out first aide, emergency, and disaster measures according to policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Awareness of resident, employee, and public safety always. Recognize, report and/or remove safety hazards.
• Other duties within their scope of practice as directed by the registered nurse or Team Leader.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

English communication

Nursing documentation

Education

LPN license MN

LPN accredited program

Job description

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, Minnesota is seeking an LPN to provide compassionate, resident-centered care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes medication administration, monitoring resident responses, and documenting care within GSLS policies.

Requires MN LPN licensure, graduation from an accredited program, and English proficiency. Geriatrics experience is preferred; multiple benefits and a competitive starting wage are offered.