Geriatric LPN - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Good-Shepherd-Lutheran-Services-; Winona (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 seeks an LPN to provide quality care to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include data collection, medication administration, and coordination of resident care with emphasis on safety and policy adherence.

The role requires Minnesota LPN license, ability to read/write English, and experience in geriatrics; benefits and compensation include an hourly wage of $27.79–$29.38.

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 date collection per GSLS policies and procedures. Administers, tracks progress, and checks activities related to residents.
• Medication Administration: Observes, documents, and reports resident responses to medications. Is knowledgeable and follows medication policies and procedures.
• Competently performs skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other treatments and cares as needed.
• Documentation: 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.
• Emergency and Disaster Measures: 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 (environmental, equipment, conditions, and practices).
• Other duties within their scope of practice as directed by the registered nurse or Team Leader.

Skills

LPN license

Geriatrics experience

Nursing assessments

English communication

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

LPN program graduate

Minnesota LPN license in good standing

Job description

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, Minnesota seeks an LPN to provide quality care to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include data collection, medication administration, and coordination of resident care with emphasis on safety and policy adherence.

The role requires Minnesota LPN license, ability to read/write English, and experience in geriatrics; benefits and compensation include an hourly wage of $27.79–$29.38.