LPN - PRN

Good Samaritan; Grafton (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan invites a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Larimore, ND long-term care team on a PRN basis. You will provide nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and support residents with a person-centered care plan.

Responsibilities include assessment, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care. A ND LPN license and ability to work weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an LPN license.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Must hold an unencumbered LPN license with state board licensure.
• May require IV therapy training per North Dakota requirements.
• Completes annual CEUs and competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assess residents and contribute to care planning.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and maintain confidentiality.
• Recognize problems and respond effectively in emergent situations.

Skills

LPN license

IV therapy knowledge

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate degree in practical nursing

Pre-licensure nursing program with clinical experience

Job description

Facility

GSS ND Larimore Ctr

Location

Larimore, ND

Address

501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251, USA

Shift

Varies

Job Schedule

PRN

Weekly Hours

Varies

Salary Range

$26.00 - $36.00

Department Details

Join our team as a PRN LPN! - make your own schedule - pick up shifts that work for you!

• requires 1 weekend (Saturday/Sunday) and one weekday shift per month
• $26.00+ depending on experience
• differentials for night and weekend shifts

Job 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. 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.
• Obtain and subsequently maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

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

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