Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Jobtailor; Westbrook (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a Minnesota long-term care setting. The role supports residents of all ages under supervision, adheres to care plans, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to maintain safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN license with state or multi-state privileges, has 3+ months of LTC experience, and is committed to ongoing CEUs and competency. Weekend shifts and monthly hours are required.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in long-term care (6 months preferred).
• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month.
• Graduate from accredited practical nursing program as LPN.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Pre-licensure program with supervised clinical experience across life span, or 400+ hours as LPN at another facility.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board and/or multi-state licensure privileges.
• Maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• If IV therapy/management is required, ND-specific IV therapy education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under supervision of a RN, APN, or physician.
• Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards according to care plans.
• Perform testing to evaluate data reflective of residents’ 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 working 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 on prevention and treatment plans.
• Develop resident self-care programs using resident education principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Resident Assessment

IV Therapy Management

Clinical Documentation

Emergency Response

Self-Care Program Development

Technical Support

Population-Specific Standards

Care Plan Implementation

Education

LPN License

CEU

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 to evaluate data reflective of residents’ 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 working 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 supervision 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
• 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, North Dakota‑specific IV therapy education requirements apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing care in long‑term care settings, applying age‑specific standards, and maintaining effective communication with residents and healthcare teams. Holds a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and is committed to ongoing education and competency maintenance.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy Management
• Clinical Documentation
• Emergency Response
• Self‑Care Program Development
• Technical Support
• Population‑Specific Standards
• Care Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

• Long Term Care
• Healthcare
• Patient Safety
• Clinical Supervision
• Interdisciplinary Care Team
• Resident Education Principles