LPN - Full Time Overnights

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

12d

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 Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. This full-time overnight position works 12-hour night shifts, with a schedule listed as 6:00 pm–6:00 pm, 36 scheduled hours per week, and required every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. The compensation range is $27.00–$36.00, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, contributes to assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN documents resident care and communicates with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team. The role requires an active, unencumbered LPN license at hire and maintenance of required competencies, certifications, and continuing education.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a state nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges; an active LPN license is required at hire.
Have supervised clinical experience across the life span in a pre-licensure nursing program, or have at least 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Meet any additional education, training, or experience requirements applicable to specific services or positions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles relevant to the resident and clinical setting.
Practice within the scope of nursing expertise and apply age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as described in care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents.
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 support 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.
Apply resident-education principles to develop a self-care program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.