LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Bethany - FT - All Shifts - Flex Status

Sanford; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night/weekend differential

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health, a leading rural health system, seeks an LPN in Brainerd, MN, for full-time care of residents in long-term settings. You will work 36 hours per week across day/evening/night shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays, and enjoy a $10,000 sign-on bonus if eligible.

Responsibilities include medication administration, assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Benefits and daily earnings access are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Minnesota.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Must have an unencumbered LPN license and related competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (Minnesota)

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Tools

IV therapy

EHR systems

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $29.00 - $36.00

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Bethany

79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as "The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area".

What's in it for you

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Position Details

• Full Time - 72 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
• Must be available to work all three shifts - days, evening, nights
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Premium pay of $5.00 an hour for committing to working a flexible schedule
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 an hour
• Additional shift incentive of $1.25 for any hours worked from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Must be Licensed LPN in Minnesota

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.

Job Description

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.

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