LPN - Full Time Straight Weekends - LTC

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in a long-term care setting. The LPN works under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician and supports resident health, comfort, and safety through assessment, medication and treatment administration, documentation, and communication with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. This is a full-time position with 12-hour day shifts, scheduled for 40 hours per week, working straight weekends. The role is based at Good Samaritan - Indianola, where the organization aims to provide quality, dependable senior care. An active Iowa LPN license is required at the time of hire.

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.
Have an active Iowa LPN license at the time of hire.
Attend a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care according to nursing principles and the resident’s care plan, addressing age- and population-specific physical and psychosocial needs.
Perform testing and evaluate data that reflect the resident’s status.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
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.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Counsel residents, family members, 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.