LPN - Full Time Day

Good Samaritan; Canton (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Active LPN license required at hire

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Canton, SD is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time, day shift in a not-for-profit senior care setting. The role involves providing professional nursing care under supervision and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident well-being.

Qualified candidates hold an LPN license with an associate degree preferred, and must meet state licensure requirements; IV therapy rules may apply in ND contexts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Must hold an unencumbered LPN license in state nursing board.
• If IV therapy is required, ND-specific requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long term care.
• Supervise care under RN, APP, or physician guidance.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Maintain documentation on resident interactions and outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to support residents.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

LPN certification

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 SD Canton CtrLocation:

Canton, SDAddress:
1022 N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013, USA

Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:
Full time

Weekly Hours:
40.00

Salary Range:
$26.00 - $36.00

Pay Info:
$25,000 Sign on Bonus!

Department Details
Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
At Good Samaritan, Canton, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Active LPN license required at time of hire.

Job Summary

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. Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
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. Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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. 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. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Benefits

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits .

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. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number:
R-0277613Job Function:
NursingFeatured:
No