LPN - Robbinsdale - PT - Evenings
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Join us at the Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community, a 96-bed facility, provides rehabilitation therapy in both our young adult and geriatric communities following a hospitalization or serious illness. Our 3 floors are separated into 2 self-contained wings each that house 16 residents all with private rooms that include wheelchair/lift accessible shower and toilet, dining area, and nurses station. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
- Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
- Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
- Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
- Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Ability to communicate clearly and 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional Growth: Access to continuing education, leadership development, and advancement opportunities within one of the nation's leading rural health systems.
- Supportive Culture: You’ll be supported by engaged leadership and a team that truly feels like family.
- Mission-Driven Work: Make a real difference in the lives of residents, patients and families—every single day.
- Student loan repayment and scholarship options available.
- Access to Daily earnings available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
