Licensed Vocational Nurse, Community Care Full Time

Good Samaritan; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

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 CtrShift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts. Job Schedule: Full time. Pay Info: $30,000 Sign On Bonus!

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• IV therapy course requirement if applicable.
• Pre-licensure program with life-span clinicals or 400 hours LPN experience.
• Unencumbered LPN license with state board or multi-state licensure.
• Annual CEU and competency training compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Assess and document resident status and administer medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Counsel residents and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Support adherence to the care plan and resident education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident interactions.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree in practical nursing preferred

IV therapy course (ND) if applicable

Life-span clinical experience or 400 hours as LPN

Job description

Job Overview

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 CtrShift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts. Job Schedule: Full time. Pay Info: $30,000 Sign On Bonus!

Benefits

• Generous weekend shift differentials
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Active LPN license required at time of hire

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.
• 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.

Additional Information

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function

Nursing