LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Evenings - SF Village

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a not-for-profit organization committed to providing quality care to seniors. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a vital role in delivering professional nursing care, ensuring the health and safety of residents, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you care for. With a focus on compassionate service, you will engage with residents and their families, helping to foster a nurturing community. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Work/Life Balance Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long term care.
• Administer medications and document resident interactions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessment

IV Therapy Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Evenings - SF Village | Sanford Careers

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 Information

Facility: GSS SD Sf Vlg
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Shift: Evening
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00
Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Full-Time Evening Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm
Every Other Weekend and Holiday

At the Sioux Falls Village our vision is to lovingly provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

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 residents, 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.

Additional Information

The Good Samaritan Society 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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.