Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Jobtailor; Pine River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care facilities. You will apply nursing principles, perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure resident safety and well-being.

The role requires travel within a 75-mile radius of your permanent address, with weekends once per month and a minimum of 30 hours per month. Prior LTAC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Familiar with medication administration and resident assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Apply nursing principles per care plans and standards.
• Perform testing, assess resident status, respond to emergencies, document outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and monitor effects.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

LPN

Long Term Care Experience

Medication Administration

Resident Assessment

IV Therapy Management

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN

Job description

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the 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, evaluate resident status, provide needed care, recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond to emergent situations
• Ensure resident 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 working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates under clinical supervision on prevention and treatment plans
• Develop resident self-care programs based on education principles
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
• 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 including 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
• Maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Completes 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 where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing professional nursing care in long-term care settings, including administering medications, conducting assessments, and developing self-care programs. Maintains effective communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams while ensuring resident health, comfort, and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy
• Clinical Supervision

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Counseling Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Industry Keywords

• Long Term Care
• Interdisciplinary Care Team
• Patient Safety
• Confidentiality
• Self-Care Programs