LPN: 8-13 Week Local Contract Evenings/Nights $37/hr

Trinity Staffing Group; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 50,971; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for 8-13 week local contracts in Platte and Hot Springs, SD, offering a competitive rate of $37/hr. Ideal candidates will possess current LPN licensure, active BLS certification, and demonstrate reliability in skilled nursing settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing care plans, and delivering direct care while maintaining a professional demeanor. Evening and night shifts are available, making this an urgent call for qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently licensed Practical Nurse in the state of South Dakota.
• Active BLS certification required with skills demonstration.
• Must complete an annual clinical competencies assessment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment of health status of patients.
• Participate in developing patient care plans.
• Provide direct basic care and ensure its safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Basic nursing care

Problem-solving

Professional demeanor

Education

Current State LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

LPN needed for 8-13 Week Local Contracts in Platte & Hot Springs, SD $37/hr

Job Openings LPN needed for 8-13 Week Local Contracts in Platte & Hot Springs, SD $37/hr

About the job LPN needed for 8-13 Week Local Contracts in Platte & Hot Springs, SD $37/hr

Urgent Needs for LPNs in Platte & Hot Springs, SD

8-13 WEEK LOCAL CONTRACTS

SHIFTS: Evenings and Nights

Trinity Professional Staffing are looking for experienced, reliable LPNs who are comfortable working in skilled nursing or long-term care facilities. The LPN must deliver quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. Responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. Ensure that tasks, activities, and functions assigned to others can safely be performed by the person receiving the assignment based on their educational preparation. Provides monitoring of tasks, activities and functions that are assigned to others to ensure proper understanding and completion.

JOB DUTIES

• Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients
• Participates in the development and modification of a patients plan of care
• Performs delegated tasks, activities and functions that are consistent with prior educational preparation and within scope of practice
• Provides direct basic care to assigned multiple clients within the structure of the healthcare program at their facility
• Provides safe and effective nursing care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered
• Implements patient education based on established teaching plans
• Utilizes a problem-solving approach as the basis for decision making
• Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor at all times. Follows policies and procedures for both the assigned facility and Trinity Professional Staffing
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment
• Possesses an active BLS certification with skills demonstration
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Contractors must be able to perform the following:
• Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body
• Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout the site; to include walking up and down flights of stairs
• Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job
• Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Current State LPN license
• COVID Vaccination and Testing
• Criminal Background Check
• CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS
• 10-Panel Drug Screen
• Hepatitis-B Vaccination or Declination
• Elder Abuse Training
• Flu Vaccination or Declination
• Annual HIPAA Training
• Physical Test/Exam
• TB Skin Test
• Resume
• Must complete competency exam to be approved for position