LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

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 Bloomfield, a 70-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, assesses resident status, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The nurse recognizes problems, recommends solutions, responds to emergencies, documents resident care and related outcomes, and works with residents, families, providers, and an interdisciplinary care team. The position also includes resident and family counseling under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, and other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time straight-night position, scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. The salary range is $24.00–$36.00, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus is available. Night and weekend shift differentials are offered: an additional $1.25 per hour Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and $7.25 per hour Friday through Sunday during those hours. The posting also mentions advancement opportunities, education assistance programs, continuing education, daily access to earnings, and a benefits package that varies based on full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
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.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that included IV therapy or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
An active RN or LPN license is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

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 in accordance with residents’ care plans and physical and psychosocial needs.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents’ status to 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 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 as needed.
Establish and 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 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 other related duties as assigned.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications, and complete required annual continuing education units and competency training.