Lpn - Prn

Sanford; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location premium $2.50/hr

Night & weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health, based in Canistota, SD, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and document care while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The position offers a benefits package and advancement opportunities, with a $2.50/hr location premium and shift differentials for nights and weekends, plus direct access to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and be licensed as an LPN.
• If IV therapy is required, meet ND Board of Nursing requirements for IV therapy.
• Completed pre-licensure program with clinical experience or at least 400 supervised hours as an LPN.
• Current unencumbered LPN license with state nursing board; multi-state licensure and ongoing CEU requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered; monitor resident status.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes, and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support resident well-being.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - accredited program

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:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $31.00 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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

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

What’s in it for you:

• $2.50/hr location premium
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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.

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