Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time (NOC Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Albion is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in our long-term care setting. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, administer medications, and support the health, safety, and comfort of residents on night shifts.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active LPN license, and the ability to participate in an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Must have an active LPN license.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Collaborate with RN/physician and care team to meet resident needs.

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!! At the Good Samaritan Albion, 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
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• 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 toGood Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function

Nursing