LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - FT (Varies)

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health's Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care settings under supervision.

The role requires an accredited LPN program completion, an active LPN license, and ability to perform assessments, administer medications, and contribute to care plans. The position includes varied night/weekend shifts, non-block scheduling, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus with additional shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current unencumbered LPN license with state board(s) and multi-state privileges.
• Experience with IV therapy/management as required by location.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision to residents in long-term care.
• Assess residents, administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation: Salary Range: $26.50 - $36.00

This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Union Position: No

Schedule will vary and include nights and weekends. Non-Block Scheduling.

Additional $5 per hour FLEX premium with the agreement of the varying, non-block schedule

Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential

Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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

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About Sanford Health

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.