Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Day Shift 7a-3p. Lake Country Manor!

Eventide•Devils Lake, ND

About The Position

Eventide Lake Country Manor is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position is scheduled for day shift, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 40 hours per week, with every other weekend and every other holiday in the rotation. The LPN assesses residents’ needs and health status, follows and updates plans of care, administers medications and treatments, provides direct nursing care, and documents care in residents’ electronic medical records. The role also supports staff orientation and supervision, communicates with residents, families, physicians, and care teams, and helps ensure appropriate staffing and completion of shift responsibilities. The employee may occasionally be asked to assist with other tasks in support of quality resident care. The estimated starting pay range is $26.00–$29.12 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials may be available for select positions. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 403(b) with employer match; paid time off; and other perks.

Requirements

Active North Dakota LPN license, or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on an ongoing basis.
Provide individual attention that supports residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observe and follow residents’ plans of care, and update or make appropriate changes when necessary, including interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and CNA/NA-R care plans.
Administer medications and treatments and monitor their effectiveness.
Provide direct nursing care according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Comply with applicable rules and regulations of the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Document accurately in residents’ electronic medical records according to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist with orientation and training of new LPN team members.
Report resident needs, problems, and observations about residents’ conditions to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensure adequate staffing for scheduled shifts and appropriately address inadequate staffing.
Monitor subordinate staff activities and functions, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensure subordinate staff complete assigned responsibilities thoroughly and accurately during scheduled shifts and according to resident-care policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide information, education, and support to assigned residents and their families.
Communicate residents’ needs to resident-care staff in the unit as appropriate.
Interact with physicians and other healthcare facilities as needed to meet residents’ needs.
Update nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinate and participate in resident-care conferences and communicate information effectively to families.
Promptly report incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violations of residents’ rights according to policy.
Manage the electronic timecard daily.
Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in support of quality resident care.