Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Bethany LTC - PT Evenings

Good Samaritan Society; Brainerd, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Work/life balance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Brainerd, MN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time evening shifts. The role delivers professional nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision, following care plans and maintaining resident safety and comfort.

The position requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active LPN license, and ongoing CEU maintenance. Sign-on bonus available; weekend incentives apply and evening shift premiums may be offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN; associate degree preferred.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the lifespan.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license and maintains required CEUs and competencies.
• IV therapy/management skills may be required in North Dakota per ND guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents per care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; maintain documentation.
• Support interdisciplinary team and communicate with residents and families.
• Ensure health, safety and comfort of residents; respond to emergent situations.

Skills

LPN license

Education

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 Mn Brainerd Bethany
Location: Brainerd, MN
Address: 804 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 16.00
Salary Range: $29.00 - $36.00
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Department Details

2pm-10:30pm every other weekend.

Additional weekend incentive of $1.25/hour.

Additional shift incentive of $1.25/hour for any hours worked from 6pm-6am

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care(LTC), 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. Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.

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. Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0237550
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No