Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN Weekend Night Shift

Good Samaritan; Crookston (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift diffs

Flexible schedule you can set

401K Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Good Samaritan Larimore Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care under supervision in a long-term care setting. The role supports residents across age groups, administers medications, and contributes to care plans within the interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an active LPN license; graduation from an accredited PN program is required, and an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license required at time of hire.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program; an associate degree is preferred.
• IV therapy/management experience may be required for ND postings; verify local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and care outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to plan and deliver resident care.
• Counsel residents and families on prevention and treatment plans.

Skills

LPN license

Interdisciplinary care

Patient education

Education

Graduate from accredited practical nursing 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 ND Larimore Ctr, Shift: Varies, Job Schedule: PRN. Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

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

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Flexible schedule you can set
• 401K Retirement with employer match

Shift Details

• various shifts to pick up, 8 or 12 hour shifts
• Active LPN license required at time of hire

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.

EEO and Drug Free Workplace

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