LPN Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents in a long-term care setting. The role operates during Evening shifts with eight scheduled hours per week, under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

The LPN will demonstrate nursing principles, support age-appropriate patient care, and participate in care planning, medication administration, and documentation of resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold or obtain an LPN license.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Must have completed supervised clinical experience or 400 hours as LPN.
• Current unencumbered LPN license with state nursing board.
• Maintains required CEU and competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles and apply age/population-specific standards.
• Perform testing and assessment to monitor residents' status and needs.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered and document outcomes.
• Contribute to resident assessments and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

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:

Evening (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Compensation:

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

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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