LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

3d•$24 - $36

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. The position is at Bloomfield, a 70-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to resident care plans; contributes to resident assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The role involves evaluating resident status, recognizing problems, recommending solutions, and responding to emergencies. The LPN documents resident interactions and care outcomes, supports healthcare professionals, and works with residents, families, providers, and an interdisciplinary care team. The nurse also counsels residents and family members under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, and supports resident education and self-care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
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 and competency training.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards in accordance with resident care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide appropriate care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Promote residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet.
Maintain effective working relationships and communicate with residents, healthcare providers, the public, and interdisciplinary care team members.
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.
Support resident education and development of self-care programs.
Complete required annual continuing education and department and facility competency training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.