LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Woodland - PRN

Good Samaritan; Fort Ripley (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Shift differential

Job summary

Good Samaritan Woodland in Brainerd, Minnesota, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN role. The position offers generous night/weekend differentials and a robust benefits package, with a requirement to work 6 shifts per month, including two weekends and holiday rotation.

The LPN will provide professional nursing care under supervision, perform medication administration, and participate in an interdisciplinary care team to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• License: current, unencumbered LPN license.
• Availability: PRN with at least 6 shifts per month including two weekends and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Document resident care and outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication administration

Education

LPN diploma

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Mn Brainerd WdldShift: VariesJob Schedule: PRNCome join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Woodland is a 42-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as "The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area".

Generous night and weekend shift differentials

• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

PRN position. Must be available to work 6 shifts per month to include two weekend shifts and holiday rotation. Additional shift incentive of $1.25/hour for any hours from 6pm-6am.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function: Nursing