LPN - Full-time Nights - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$26 - $36•Onsite

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 applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, evaluates resident status, and provides care in accordance with the care plan. The LPN helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety; contributes to assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; recognizes problems and responds to emergent situations; and documents resident interactions and care outcomes. The role also provides technical support to healthcare professionals, communicates and maintains confidentiality, builds effective working relationships, and works as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, the LPN counsels residents and families on prevention and treatment plans and supports resident self-care education. This position is at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care facility. The schedule is 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Scheduled hours are 36 per week.

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 competency training requirements of the department and facility.
If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes 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 preferred.

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 in providing care according to resident care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide appropriate care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
Promote residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications and treatments.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet.
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.
Use resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Complete other related duties as assigned.