LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN Nights

Sanford; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night & weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Wamego, part of Sanford Health, seeks an LPN to provide professional nursing care in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under supervision in a long-term and post-acute care setting, ensuring resident safety and comfort.

The role involves administering medications, following care plans, and participating in an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Night and weekend shifts offer differential pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a practical nursing program and hold an LPN license.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; document interactions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety and well‑being.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Work Shift

12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Good Samaritan Wamego, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Good Samaritan Wamego is a max 45 bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. Located near Topeka and Manhattan Kansas, and close to Fort Riley.

What's in it for you

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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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