LPN Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

Good Samaritan; Atkinson (NE); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 4,959,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Atkinson, NE seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision.

The role emphasizes medication administration, resident assessments and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support residents’ health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as an LPN.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the North Dakota requirements apply.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience across the life span or 400 hours of LPN experience.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license and may possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer and a Drug Free Workplace; a drug screen/background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing principles for residents and apply age/population-appropriate standards.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity and dietary.
• Collaborate with health care providers and the interdisciplinary care team while maintaining confidentiality.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Associate degree in practical nursing

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.

Careers With Purpose

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 NE Atkinson

Location: Atkinson, NE

Address: 409 E Neely St, Atkinson, NE 68713, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.00

Job 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. 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.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275357

Job Function: Nursing

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