Licensed Practical Nurse - Health Services - Part-Time

Good Samaritan; Iroquois Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in South Dakota seeks an LPN to provide professional nursing care for residents in long term care under supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation of resident care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support residents and families.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and licensed as an LPN. Experience with IV therapy may be required in some cases; adherence to CEU requirements and ongoing competency is

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and become licensed as an LPN.
• An associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license must be current and unencumbered.
• If IV therapy is required, IV therapy training or eligibility is needed.
• Completes required annual CEU and competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Administers medications or treatments as ordered and monitors responses.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, meds, behavior, and diet.
• Works with interdisciplinary care team to ensure health, safety and comfort of residents.
• Counsels residents and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Educates residents to develop self-care skills.

Skills

LPN license

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Desmet Ctr

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of compassionate care and a range of amenities so our residents can enjoy a carefree, fulfilling lifestyle with services tailored to their needs.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents. Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.

Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.

Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function: Nursing