LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT - Days

sanford; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in the heartland seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision. You will apply nursing knowledge, perform assessments, and contribute to care plans while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role requires accurate medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet residents' physical and psychosocial needs. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If IV therapy/management skills are required, ND-specific IV therapy coursework may be needed.
• Must have completed an approved pre-licensure nursing program with clinical experience or 400 hours as an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of RN/physician in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assess residents and document outcomes; maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team; participate in care planning.

Skills

Medication administration

Care planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (required)

Associate degree in practical nursing preferred

IV therapy/management coursework (ND)

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.

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.

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