Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

Sanford Health; Battle Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) where you will provide essential nursing care to residents in long-term care. This role requires a compassionate approach, ensuring the health and safety of residents while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for administering medications, conducting assessments, and maintaining effective communication with healthcare providers and families. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Float Premium

Weekend Shift Differential

Evening/Night Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active MN LPN Licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents in long term care.
• Administers medications and documents resident interactions.
• Counsels residents and family members on treatment plans.

Skills

Nursing Principles

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Associate Degree in Practical Nursing

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0 Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

• Support multiple locations within 150 miles of your permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement
• Additional $5 per hour float premium
• Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
• Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am
• Required to work at least 24 hours per month
• Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month
• 3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred
• No contract required
• Active MN LPN Licensure required

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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