Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN Weekend Night Shift

Good Samaritan; Hatton (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401K retirement with employer match

Night/weekend shift differentials

Job summary

Good Samaritan in North Dakota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

This position offers flexible shifts (8 or 12 hour), generous night and weekend differentials, and a 401K with employer match. Must have active LPN license and graduation from an accredited program; Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license required at time of hire.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in long-term care and medication administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and maintain care plans.
• Work with an interdisciplinary care team to support resident needs.
• Counsel residents and family members on care and prevention when appropriate.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Practical nursing diploma/degree

Associate degree 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: PRNCome 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!

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.

Good Samaritan 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 or send an email to Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function: Nursing