LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights/Weekends
$49,920–$74,880 year
On-siteSilver Creek, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Administer medications or treatments as ordered, perform testing to evaluate resident status, and recognize problems to recommend solutions for emergent situations. Ensure resident health, comfort, and safety while documenting interactions, outcomes, and care plans. Counsel residents, family members, and advocates on prevention and treatment plans under direction. Maintain effective relationships with interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly while preserving confidentiality. Work night shifts in a non-profit Christian environment dedicated to senior housing and services.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Associate degree in practical nursing
- Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum
- Have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board
- 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
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum
- Completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing
- Must be able to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status
- Must be able to provide the care needed
- Must be able to recognize problems
- Must be able to recommend solutions
- Must be able to respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation
- Must be able to ensure the health, comfort and safety of residents
- Must be able to contribute to the assessment of residents
- Must be able to administer medications or treatments as ordered
- Must be able to provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed
- Must be able to document resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public
- Must be able to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
- Must be able to communicate clearly
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Must be able to counsel residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program
- Must be able to work nights
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred
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