LPN - Woodland LTC - Full-time Days

Confidential; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 74,787,000 - 92,839,000; 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 to provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

You will assess residents, administer medications, document outcomes, and work with an interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time, day-shift role with 36 hours per week, $29–$36 per hour, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN license required and current.
• IV therapy/management experience as applicable.
• Clinical experience across the life span.
• Annual CEU and competency training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing principles and apply age/population appropriate standards.
• Assess residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and maintain confidentiality.
• Counsel residents and families on prevention and care plans.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

IV therapy/management (ND specifics)

400 hours clinical experience across life span

Competencies and certifications

Continuing education (CEU) and competency training

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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