RN or LPN - Chamberlain Care Center - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, a leading health system, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will administer medications, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and document resident care while maintaining confidentiality and quality standards.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with an LPN license; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If IV therapy/management skills are required, North Dakota requires IV therapy training or course.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program with supervised clinical experience or 400 hours as LPN at another facility.
• Current unencumbered LPN license with state board or multi-state licensure; maintain competencies and CEU requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents in long-term care under supervision of a RN, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered and document interactions and outcomes.
• Support interdisciplinary care team, maintain confidentiality, counsel residents and family members on prevention and treatment plans.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Associate degree in practical nursing preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Chamberlain Care Center
Location: Chamberlain, SD
Address: 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $24.75 - $48.00

Department Details

LPN: $24.75 - $36

RN: $33- $48

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.

Sanford 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] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0252057
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No