LPN - Part Time Overnights – LTC
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 demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting, practicing within the full scope of nursing expertise and utilizing appropriate age and population specific standards. The LPN possesses the ability to perform testing to evaluate resident status, recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations. They ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contribute to resident assessments, and administer medications or treatments as ordered. The position also involves providing technical support to healthcare professionals, documenting resident interactions and outcomes, and counseling residents and families on prevention and treatment plans. Knowledge of resident education principles is used to develop self-care programs. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
- 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.
- Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Contributes to the assessment of residents.
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
- Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate on prevention and treatment plans.
- Develops a self-care program using resident education principles.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to world-class health care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
