LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights

Good Samaritan; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Alma, AR seeks a dedicated LPN for full-time straight night shifts in a long-term care setting. The LPN will deliver professional nursing care under supervision, applying nursing principles to residents across ages and ensuring care plans are followed.

Ideal candidates graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, hold an unencumbered LPN license (state board and multi-state licensure preferred), and complete annual CEUs and competency training to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board and multi-state licensure privileges.
• Completes required CEUs and competency training annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing principles for residents in the long-term care setting.
• Assess patient status, document findings, and respond to emergent situations promptly.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Resident care

Education

Practical nursing program

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Company

Good Samaritan

Website

https://sanfordcareers.com/

Job Title

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights

City

Alma

Type

Full Time

Description

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.

Additional Information

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

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.