LPN - PRN - Luther Manor

Good Samaritan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for PRN staffing to provide professional nursing care for residents in a long-term care setting. Under supervision, you will perform nursing duties and collaborate with physicians and other care team members.

The role involves administering medications, assessing residents, and ensuring safety and comfort, with shift options and potential after-hours or weekend differentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly within an interdisciplinary team

Job description

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Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1500 W 38th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00

Department Details

Join our team as a PRN LPN!

• $26 or more per hour, depending on experience

• pick up shifts that work for you

• shift differentials available when working after 6pm or on weekends

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.