LPN - Full Time FLEX - Luther Manor

Sanford Health

1d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in care plans. The LPN evaluates resident status, contributes to assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The position also includes recognizing problems, recommending solutions, responding to emergencies, documenting resident care and related outcomes, and providing technical support to healthcare professionals. The LPN works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members; maintains confidentiality; and counsels residents and families on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of an RN, advanced practice provider, or physician. Other related duties may be assigned. This full-time position is at Good Samaritan - Sioux Falls Luther Manor. The scheduled hours are 40 per week. The shift is generally 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with potential rotating shifts as needed. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. An active Minnesota LPN license is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Currently hold an unencumbered LPN license with a state nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Hold an active Minnesota LPN license at the time of hire.
Have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units and competency training requirements.
For positions requiring IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota: graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that included IV therapy in the curriculum, or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in long-term care 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 according to their care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Help ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Counsel residents, family members, and/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.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.