Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Blackduck (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for long-term care. You will provide professional nursing care under supervision, assessing residents and delivering medications and treatments as ordered.

Travel within a 75-mile radius is required, with premium pay and weekend differentials in place. The role requires an LPN license, nursing experience in long-term care, and CEU/compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with LPN licensure.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If IV therapy/management is required, ND-specific qualification/IV course is needed.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have completed a pre-licensure program with supervised clinical experience or 400 hours of LPN experience.
• Maintains required competencies and CEU requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing principles and apply age/population-specific standards.
• Perform testing to evaluate residents' status and provide care.
• Recognize problems, suggest solutions, and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure health, comfort, and safety of residents.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and maintain confidentiality.
• Counsel residents/family on prevention and treatment plans.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

IV therapy course/experience (ND-specific)

Active LPN license

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $27.12 - $36.00 Union Position: No

Positions requirements and benefits

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
• Premium Pay Rates: $10/hour premium on all hours worked. $1.25/hour weekend shift differential $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Experience Requirements: 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Scheduling Requirements: Minimum of 30 hours per month One weekend shift per month

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.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.