Veterans Home LPN (PRN)

the South Dakota State Government•Hot Springs, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is a flexible, part-time position. The Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes serves South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in a beautiful facility located in Hot Springs, South Dakota. As a long-term care facility, the home offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living. This position provides patient care within the scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments, IV therapies, maintaining medical records, and monitoring work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance with patient care procedures and department policies. The role requires the application of basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Employees in this role usually operate in a patient care environment where the focus is on the healthcare of individuals. To be successful in this role, employees seek guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues and are focused on gaining the knowledge and experience to perform more independently and participate in work of higher complexity. The incumbent works in a long-term care setting at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or eligible to be licensed in the State of South Dakota
All certificates and/or tests required for performance at this level must be obtained and/or completed
Must apply online
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
Must undergo a background investigation
Must undergo an abuse and neglect screening
Successful completion of a drug screening is required

Nice To Haves

On the job training is available

Responsibilities

Preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments
Administering IV therapies
Maintaining medical records
Monitoring work of subordinates to ensure quality care is provided and in compliance with patient care procedures and department policies
Applying basic nursing principles, practices, and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards