LPN Long Term Care (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides 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. The facility provides assisted living, long-term, and post-acute care services. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, following care plans. The role includes contributing to resident assessments; administering ordered medications and treatments; performing testing to evaluate resident status; recognizing problems and responding to emergencies; and supporting residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN documents resident interactions and care outcomes, including medication, behavior, activity, and dietary information. The LPN works with residents, families, resident advocates, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care team members; maintains confidentiality; and provides counseling and resident education under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Other related duties may be assigned. The position works 12-hour night shifts and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. An active 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 LPN license at the time of hire.
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.
If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications and complete annual continuing education and competency training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to long-term care residents 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 to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
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.
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.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications, and complete required annual continuing education and competency training.