Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time (NOC Shift)

Good Samaritan; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night-shift, full-time care of residents in a long-term care setting. The role requires administering medications, performing nursing duties under supervision, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care.

Benefits include a comprehensive package, including health/dental/vision, a 401(k), and generous paid time off; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualifying full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program and hold an active LPN license.
• Current LPN license must be unencumbered and active.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for long-term care residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team including physicians and RNs.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

LPN program completed

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 NE Albion
• Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!

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 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. 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

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