LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Bethany - FT - All Shifts - Flex Status
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to residents of all ages in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards, evaluates resident status, helps identify problems and respond to emergencies, and supports residents’ health, comfort, and safety. Duties include contributing to resident assessments, administering ordered medications and treatments, documenting resident care and related outcomes, and providing technical support to healthcare professionals. The LPN works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care teams; communicates clearly; maintains confidentiality; and counsels residents and family members on prevention and treatment plans under appropriate supervision. The position is full-time at Good Samaritan – Bethany, a 79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. The schedule requires availability for days, evenings, and nights, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Complete required annual continuing education units and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
- Be licensed as an LPN in Minnesota.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as specified in care plans.
- Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting resident status to help provide needed care.
- Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
- Ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
- Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
- Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
- Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Counsel residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Use knowledge of resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Benefits package, varying based on full-time or part-time status
- $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements
- $5.00-per-hour premium for committing to a flexible schedule
- $1.25-per-hour weekend incentive
- $1.25-per-hour shift incentive for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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