LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Local Traveler

Sanford Health•New Underwood, SD

3d•$24 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of nursing principles, practicing within the full scope of nursing expertise, and utilizing age and population-specific standards. The LPN will perform testing to evaluate resident status, recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations. They will ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contribute to resident assessments, and administer medications or treatments as ordered. The position also includes providing technical support to healthcare professionals, documenting resident interactions and outcomes, and establishing effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public. The LPN will work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team, communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and counsel residents and families on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a supervisor. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program is also required. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
3 months experience in Long Term Care required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
6 months preferred experience in Long Term Care.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge.
Utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
Performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
Recognizes problems, recommends solutions and responds effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
Contributes to the assessment of residents.
Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans.
Develops a self-care program using knowledge of resident education principles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.