LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Weekend Days - Jackson Center

sanford; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 15,473,000 - 20,631,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Jackson, MN, is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 8-hour day shifts, every other weekend. The LTC setting requires nursing care across ages under supervision of a RN or physician. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available.

Responsibilities include med administration, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Must hold an unencumbered LPN license with state nursing board and/or multi-state licensure.
• Maintains required CEU and competency training as part of department and facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes and care activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to meet resident needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly with residents and families.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse degree

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

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

8

Compensation

Compensation: Salary Range: $27.00 - $36.00

$10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Join our team as a part time (every other weekend) LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse!

• 8 hour, day shifts
• Every other weekend
• 8 hours per week
• *This position is available for an LPN or RN to fill

Summary

The Long Term Care (LTC) 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.

Location

Our Jackson location is set atop a ridge of rolling hills with a panoramic view of the Des Moines River Valley.

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