LPN Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight Nights)

sanford; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift difer

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to your earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Holstein, IA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care settings under supervision. This full-time night shift role features 10-6:00 am hours and a 40-hour schedule.

Responsibilities include administering medications, care planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure resident safety and comfort. Active LPN license required at time of hire; excellent benefits and advancement

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Experience with long-term care and medication administration is desirable.
• IV therapy/management experience may be required in North Dakota per local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assess residents, document care, and communicate with the care team.
• Support safety, confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

LPN licensure

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree 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 - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: 33.00 - 36.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

• 1) At Good Samaritan Holstein, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
• 2) Holstein is a smaller skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services.

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 10-6:00 am
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Active LPN license required at time of hire

*Active LPN license required at time of hire

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.

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

Disability Accommodation Contact

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].