Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Charge - PRN (As Needed). Eventide Fargo Senior Living!

Eventide Senior Living Communities • Fargo, ND

6d • $26 - $29

About The Position

Eventide Fargo Senior Living is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse. The nurse provides and ensures nursing care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position offers a 15% PRN differential on all hours worked, added to base wage.

The role assesses residents’ health and needs, provides direct nursing care, administers medications and treatments, and monitors their effectiveness. It also involves following and updating care plans, documenting care in electronic medical records, supporting residents and families, and coordinating with physicians and other care providers.

The nurse helps oversee unit staff and shift coverage, assists with team member training, ensures assigned work is completed, and reports resident concerns or incidents as required. Other tasks may occasionally be assigned to support quality resident care.

Requirements

• Must have an active North Dakota LPN license or be able to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Senior living and/or long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on an ongoing basis.
• Provide individual attention that supports each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest possible physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Follow residents’ plans of care and update them as needed, including interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and CNA/NA-R care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide direct nursing care according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Comply with applicable rules and regulations established by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
• Document care accurately in residents’ electronic medical records according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist with orientation and training of new team members.
• Report resident needs, problems, and observations about residents’ conditions to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
• Ensure adequate staffing for scheduled shifts and appropriately address staffing shortages.
• Monitor subordinate staff activities and functions, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
• Ensure subordinate staff complete their work thoroughly and accurately during scheduled shifts and according to resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide information, education, and support to assigned residents and their families.
• Communicate residents’ needs to resident care staff in the unit as appropriate.
• Interact with physicians and other health care facilities as needed to meet residents’ needs.
• Update nursing skills and knowledge through in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
• Coordinate and participate in resident care conferences and communicate information effectively to families.
• Promptly report incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violations of residents’ rights according to policy.
• Manage the electronic timecard daily.
• Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in support of quality resident care.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off
• 15% PRN differential on all hours worked, added to base wage
• Shift premiums and differentials for select positions, based on employment status and shift worked

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed