LPN Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - FT

Sanford; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift pay

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Loveland, Colorado, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 12-hour night shifts in a senior care facility. You will provide professional nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and support residents' health and comfort according to care plans.

Applicants must have an accredited practical nursing program and an active LPN license. IV therapy skills may be required; North Dakota specifics may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• IV therapy/management skills required; North Dakota specifics apply.
• Pre-licensure nursing program with clinical experience across the life span or 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered; monitor and document responses.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

IV therapy/management competence

Accredited practical nursing program

State or multi-state licensure

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

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $30.00 - $38.00

Generous night differential pay!

Union Position

No

Department Details

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

Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

A senior skilled nursing facility specializing in assisted living, 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

12 hour shifts

*Active LPN license required at time of hire

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.

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.

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.