LPN or RN - FT Day - Post Acute Care - Hoeger House

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

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 position is at Hoeger House, a 34-bed rehabilitation facility specializing in post-acute care. The role is a 12-hour day shift with 36 scheduled weekly hours. Active LPN or RN licensure is required at hire, and LPNs must be IV certified.

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.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEUs) and department and facility competency training.
LPNs must be IV certified.
For North Dakota positions requiring IV therapy or management skills, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that included IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Have attended 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.
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

Apply nursing principles appropriate to residents in the relevant clinical setting.
Practice within the scope of nursing expertise and follow age- and population-specific standards addressing residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Ensure 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 as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and supportive 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 knowledge of resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.