LPN - Woodland LTC - Full-time Days

Good Samaritan; Backus (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care. The role operates under supervision with a 36-hour workweek and a day shift.

The position requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active LPN license, and the ability to administer medications and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. A generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an LPN license.
• Experience with IV therapy/management as applicable in North Dakota.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with state nursing board or multi-state licensure privileges.
• Completes required CEU and competency training for the department and facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long term care under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing principles and apply age-appropriate standards.
• Assess residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Maintain documentation of resident care, medications, outcomes, and interactions.
• Collaborate with health care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 Mn Brainerd Wdld

Location: Brainerd, MN

Address: 100 Buffalo Hills Ln W, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $29.00 - $36.00

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Department Details

• $29.00+ wage based on experience
• 6:00am - 2:30pm to include every other weekend and holiday.
• Generous sign on bonus of $10,000 opportunity
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25/hour.

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.
• 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

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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

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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.

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