Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Health - Full Time /Day Shift

Good Samaritan; Elgin (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health, Dental and Vision

Generous Shift Differentials

Health Savings Account

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral Bonuses

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Job summary

Good Samaritan seeks an LPN to provide professional nursing care for residents in a long-term care setting, under supervision of RNs, APRNs, or physicians. You will document care, administer medications as ordered, and contribute to care plans and resident safety.

The role requires graduation from an accredited LPN program. Attainment of licensure and ongoing CEU/training are expected as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span (or 400 hours as LPN).
• Possesses ability to perform nursing care and medications under supervision.
• EEO/AA Employer and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Demonstrates nursing principles and appropriate age/population standards per care plan.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medications, behavior, and dietary.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

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 Albion

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Flexible Scheduling Options Available

• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• 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 is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. Job Function: Nursing