LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights

Good Samaritan; Brunswick (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Albion, NE is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.

The role requires competency in nursing, medication administration, and teamwork within an interdisciplinary care team. Night shifts, 12-hour, full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active LPN license.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assess residents and collaborate with the care team to update care plans.
• Document care, outcomes, and nursing observations accurately.

Skills

LPN nursing

Medication administration

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (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 NE Albion

Location: Albion, NE

Address: 1222 S 7th St, Albion, NE 68620, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!

Department Details

Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents.

The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

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

• health insurance


• dental insurance


• vision insurance


• life insurance


• a 401(k) retirement plan


• work/life balance benefits


• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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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.

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