Licensed Practical Nurse LPN *Full Time/Part Time Shifts*

Good Samaritan; Albion (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night and weekend shift differentials

Robust benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Albion, a not-for-profit senior care facility, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time day shifts. The role includes delivering professional nursing care to residents under supervision, administering medications, and contributing to care plans in a long-term care setting.

The successful candidate will possess an LPN license, with an Associate degree preferred, and participate in ongoing CEU requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Current, unencumbered LPN license.
• If IV therapy is required, training may be required per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Assess residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Ensure health, comfort and safety of residents.
• Document resident interactions and care outcomes, medications, behavior and diet.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to meet resident needs.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential

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 NE AlbionShift:

12 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule:

Full timePay Info:

Sign on bonus available!

At the Good Samaritan Albion, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Generous night and weekend shift differentials

Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status

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 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.

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

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