LPN - PRN Night

Good Samaritan; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Dakota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts on a PRN schedule. The LPN will ensure the health and safety of residents, administer medications, and collaborate with a care team. Candidates should have an accredited practical nursing degree, an active LPN license, and prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current unencumbered license.
• Experience as LPN at another facility, minimum 400 hours preferred.
• Supervised clinical experience required during nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Contribute to resident assessments ensuring health and safety.
• Support professional staff and collaborate within care team.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication

IV therapy

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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Facility: GSS ND Mandan Miller
Location: Mandan, ND
Address: 3500 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00

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 residents, 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.

Responsibilities:

• The LPN administers medications and treatments as ordered and contributes to resident assessments, ensuring health, comfort and safety of residents; supports professional staff and collaborates within an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. An 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.

Benefits:

• The 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
• The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].
• The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements:

• Req Number: R-0233323
• Job Function: Nursing
• Featured: No

Seniorities & Employment

• Entry level
• Part-time
• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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