Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Jobtailor; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision. You will apply nursing principles and care plans tailored to age and population, and perform testing to evaluate resident status.

You will recognize problems, respond in emergencies, administer medications as ordered, document interactions, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the life span, or minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program including IV therapy or completion of an approved IV Therapy course

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
• Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards according to care plans
• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations
• Ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications or treatments
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates under clinical direction on prevention and treatment plans
• Develop resident self-care programs using resident education principles
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

LPN

Medication Administration

Resident Assessment

IV Therapy

Emergency Response

Care Plan Implementation

Clinical Documentation

Testing & Evaluation

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
• Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards according to care plans
• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations
• Ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications or treatments
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates under clinical direction on prevention and treatment plans
• Develop resident self-care programs using resident education principles
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the life span, or minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program including IV therapy or completion of an approved IV Therapy course

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing care in long-term care settings, including administering medications, conducting assessments, and developing resident self-care programs. Maintains effective communication and relationships with residents and healthcare teams while ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long Term Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy Skills

Hard Skills

• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy
• Clinical Documentation
• Emergency Response
• Self-Care Program Development
• Testing and Evaluation
• Care Plan Implementation
• Technical Support

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Counseling
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)
• Department-Specific Competencies

Industry Keywords

• Long Term Care
• Resident Care
• Healthcare Providers
• Interdisciplinary Care Team
• Patient Safety
• Confidentiality
• Clinical Experience
• Population-Specific Standards
• Emergent Situations
• Resident Education Principles