Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living
About The Position
Good Shepherd Assisted Living is seeking a full-time, day-shift Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services, administer medications, and monitor clients’ medical, psychosocial, and physical needs. The LPN provides care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), following established practices, individualized plans of care, and physician orders. The position also provides nursing leadership and support to staff, coordinates client care, and helps ensure clients’ safety, comfort, and well-being throughout Good Shepherd’s care settings. The position is based at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibilities every fourth weekend. Travel is minimal.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
- Current, valid driver’s license.
- Professional behavior and attitudes.
- Ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing services, including taking vital signs, conducting focused assessments, and delivering direct client care.
- Monitor clients’ medical, psychosocial, and physical needs, and observe and report changes in condition to the RN.
- Provide client education and reinforce appropriate care procedures.
- Follow individualized care plans and proper medical asepsis; help prevent hazards of immobility and support clients’ physical and psychological needs.
- Coordinate client care in collaboration with the RN, complete ongoing client checks and rounding in assigned areas, and provide assistance, reassurance, and purposeful one-to-one activity interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and plans of care; transcribe and implement physician orders.
- Prepare equipment and supplies for treatments and administer injections as ordered.
- Order clients’ medications and set up medications as directed.
- Assume team-leader responsibility when the RN is not present and direct staff in appropriate procedures and delegated responsibilities.
- Help new nursing personnel learn policies, procedures, and concepts of care; assist with onboarding and provide education on proper procedures.
- Provide backup assistance with staffing schedules for Shepherd of Grace, Assisted Living, and Cottages to help ensure schedules are complete and adequately staffed as needed.
- Arrange physician visits and clinic appointments and coordinate hospital transfers when needed.
- Respond to emergencies at Shepherd of Grace, the Cottages, and assisted living locations as needed.
- Communicate with healthcare providers, including home health agencies, the VA, hospice, physicians, and clinics, and maintain communication with families.
- Keep the RN updated on changes and matters of importance.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for eligible part-time and full-time employees.
- Earned safe and sick time off.
- Free employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance option for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
