RN/LPN - Full Time Nights

Good Samaritan; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our facility in Forest City, Iowa. The LPN will provide professional nursing care, oversee medications, and ensure the health and safety of residents.

Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited practical nursing program and hold a valid LPN license. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with an attractive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with the State Nursing board.
• Experience must include supervised clinical experience or at least 400 hours as LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IV therapy/management skills

Effective communication

Clinical experience across lifespan

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Associate degree 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 and Location

Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr

Location: Forest City, IA

Address: 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA

Shift and Hours

Shift: Night

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $26.00 - $48.00

Hiring

Hiring and RN or LPN for a Full Time overnight position

• RN $34.00+ wage based on experience
• LPN $26.00+ wage based on experience
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Shift Differentials

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. 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.
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EEO Statement

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].

Drug Free Workplace

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.

Job Information

Req Number: R-0263261

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No