LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights

sanford; Bloomfield (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Night shift differential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bloomfield, NE, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision. The role includes administering medications and collaborating with a diverse team.

Night shifts run from 6pm to 6:30am, with rotating weekends and holidays, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Applicants should have an accredited practical nursing program credential and an active LPN license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and obtain LPN licensure.
• Current, unencumbered LPN license is required.
• If IV therapy/management is needed, applicable training/credentials must be in place.
• Experience or hours as LPN across the lifespan is preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and document outcomes.
• Assess and respond to residents' needs, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and communicate effectively.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN license

Associate degree in practical nursing

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:

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join a great team!

• Shift: 6pm - 630am
• Limited time SIGN ON BONUS $20,000 available!
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Shift differentials available for Night(6pm - 6am) and Weekend shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• PTO accrued every 2 weeks

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care (LTC), 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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