LPN - Nursing - 3rd Shift, Full Time/Part Time

Good Samaritan; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Good Samaritan Albion provides professional nursing care for residents in long-term care, under supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Delivers medications and treatments, supports residents and families, and participates in the development of care plans.

Requires graduation from an accredited LPN program and licensure as an LPN. IV therapy skills may be required in North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold LPN license.
• IV therapy/management skills may be required in North Dakota.
• Experience with supervised clinical nursing across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes of care.
• Collaborate with interdisiplinary care team and support staff.

Skills

LPN

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary team

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Associate degree in practical nursing

Job description

Facility

GSS NE Albion

Shift

12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule

Full time

Pay Info

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!

About Us

At the Good Samaritan Albion, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status

Job Description

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. 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. 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. 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. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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

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Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function

Nursing