LPN Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days

sanford; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Direct access to earnings daily

Holiday Pay

Weekend Differential

Salary Increases

Compassionate Leave

Education Assistance - Scholarships

Continuing Education

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for long-term care, working 12-hour day shifts with a 40-hour work week. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered and daily earnings access is available.

Shifts run 5:45am–6:15pm, with weekend differential and holiday pay included. Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing residents, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the life span or 400 hours as LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents in long term care under supervision.
• Administers medications or treatments as ordered and documents outcomes.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and health care professionals.

Education

LPN licensure

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Work Shift

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.75 - $36.00

$15,000 Sign On Bonus!

Union Position

No

Department Details

12 hour shifts - 5:45am - 6:15pm

• - Competitive Compensation
• - Direct access to your earnings daily
• - Holiday Pay
• - Weekend Differential
• - Salary Increases
• - Compassionate Leave
• - Education Assistance - Scholarships and Sponsorships
• - Continuing Education
• - Years of Service Recognition

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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