LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT - Days

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, a leading rural health system, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care to residents in long-term care settings under supervision. You’ll participate in assessments, medication administration, and care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role supports an 8-hour day shift with 24 scheduled hours per week and includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Requires an active LPN license and RN/physician collaboration experiences.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long term care under supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for residents in the clinical setting.
• Assess residents, administer medications or treatments as ordered, and document outcomes.
• Communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and work with an interdisciplinary care team.

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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation: Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00 $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! Union Position: No

Department Details

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

• The LPN 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.
• The LPN possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
• The LPN demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
• The LPN ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
• Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• The LPN 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.
• The LPN 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.
• The LPN ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• The LPN 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.
• The LPN 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.

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.