LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse

Jobtailor; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in a long-term care setting. You will apply nursing principles, administer medications, and participate in care planning under clinical supervision.

Candidates must have an active LPN license and CEU requirements. Excellent documentation, teamwork, and communication with residents, families, and providers are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold a current LPN license.
• Continuing education units (CEU) required to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes, and care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Skills

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Resident Assessment

IV Therapy

Clinical Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Job description

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
• Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards according to care plans
• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide required care
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations
• Ensure resident health, comfort, and safety
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications or treatments
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under clinical direction
• Develop resident self-care programs using education principles
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the life span, or minimum of 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possesses multi-state licensure privileges
• Maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program with IV therapy in the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing professional nursing care in long-term care settings, applying nursing principles and age-specific standards while ensuring resident health, comfort, and safety. Proficient in documentation, resident assessments, and effective communication within interdisciplinary care teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long Term Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Resident Assessment
• IV Therapy
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Counseling
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Industry Keywords

• Long Term Care
• Interdisciplinary Care Team
• Patient Safety
• Confidentiality
• Clinical Experience