LPN - Full-time Nights - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

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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 role is at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility providing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The position is full-time, working 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Compensation is listed as $26.00–$36.00, with a $10,000 bonus eligibility and a $2.50 per hour night shift premium. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans. The nurse contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, evaluates resident status, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The role also involves documenting care and communicating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining confidentiality. Sanford Health describes opportunities for advancement, education assistance, continuing education, daily access to earnings, and a benefits package. Benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.

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.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and department and facility competency training requirements.
Have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that included IV therapy in the curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
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

Provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting resident status to help provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in 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 as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team with professional and supportive personnel.
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 a self-care program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.