LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Nights

Sanford Health • Wamego, KS

1d • $24 - $36

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 LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in their care plans. The role includes evaluating resident status, recognizing problems, recommending solutions, responding to emergencies, and helping ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.

The LPN contributes to resident assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; documents resident interactions and care outcomes; and provides technical support to healthcare professionals. The role also involves working with residents, families, resident advocates, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care team members; maintaining confidentiality; and counseling residents and families on prevention and treatment plans under appropriate clinical direction. The position is at Good Samaritan Wamego, a senior skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Attend 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 (CEUs) and department and facility competency training requirements.
• If the position requires 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 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 according to care plans.
• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
• Help 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 diet.
• 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 the 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying according to full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree