LPN Long Term Care (LTC) - Part time - Varied Shifts

Sanford Health•Mountain Lake, MN

2d•$27 - $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 role is based at Mountain Lake, a 49-private-room senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The facility’s vision is to provide quality, dependable care at the right time. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to their care plans. The nurse contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety, and documents care and outcomes. The position also involves communicating and collaborating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.

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 LPN experience 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 its 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 under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and appropriate age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate data reflecting a resident’s status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to 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 dietary needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member 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.