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

Good Samaritan; Pekin (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Résumé du poste

Good Samaritan, a not-for-profit organization with a long history of serving seniors in a Christian environment, seeks an LPN for full-time night shifts at Gss Nd Lakota Ctr. The nurse will provide professional care under RN supervision, participate in care planning, and support residents’ health, comfort, and safety.

Qualifications include a nursing diploma, LPN licensure, and preferred associate degree. IV therapy requirements may apply in some states.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a practical nursing program and be licensed as an LPN.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Experience working in long-term care is beneficial.
• Demonstrates nursing principles and age/population appropriate care.
• Collaborates with RN/physician and other health professionals.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional nursing care to residents in long-term care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Document resident care, outcomes, and changes accurately.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to support resident wellbeing.

Connaissances

Patient care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Formation

Diploma in Practical Nursing (LPN)

Associate degree in practical nursing preferred

Description du poste

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 Nd Lakota Ctr

Shift

12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule

Full timeThis will be every other weekend, every other holiday requirement, potential for OT

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.

IV Therapy / Management Requirements

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.

Experience

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.

Licensing & Continuing Education

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.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Job Function

Nursing