LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Evenings - Bethany
$60,320–$74,880 year
On-siteBuckman, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Demonstrate competency in age and population-specific standards for physical and psychosocial needs, perform testing to evaluate resident status, and recognize problems to recommend solutions during emergent situations. Ensure resident health, comfort, and safety by administering medications as ordered, documenting interactions and outcomes, and counseling families on prevention and treatment plans. Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team while maintaining confidentiality.
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
- 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
- Ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents
- Administers medications or treatments as ordered
- Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary
- Ability to communicate clearly
- 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
- Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
- 2pm-10:30pm every other weekend
- Part time
- 16.00 Weekly Hours
- 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred
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