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

Good Samaritan; Tolna (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan, a not-for-profit provider with a long history of care, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shifts at Gss Nd Lakota Ctr in North Dakota. The LPN will deliver nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and participate in care planning for residents in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and an LPN license, with possible requirements for IV therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• IV therapy/management skills may be required in North Dakota.
• Must have completed a pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience or 400 hours as LPN at another facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes of care, medications, behavior, activity and diet.
• Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and other health professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree in practical nursing

LPN license

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.

Facility: Gss Nd Lakota Ctr

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time This will be every other weekend, every other holiday requirement, potential for OT

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. 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