LPN - PT - Straight Nights and Straight Weekends

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

1d•Onsite

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 part-time, scheduled for 32 hours per biweekly pay period, with 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. night shifts every weekend and rotating holidays. The role is at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota. Compensation is $27.75–$36.00, with a $7,000 sign-on bonus subject to eligibility requirements. The LPN applies nursing principles and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs. The nurse contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, supports resident safety and comfort, documents care and outcomes, and works with residents, families, providers, and an interdisciplinary care team. The role also includes resident and family counseling under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, along with other related duties as assigned.

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.
Be a Licensed LPN in Minnesota, as specified in the position details.
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.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEUs) and competency training required by the department and facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and population-specific standards appropriate to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs and care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and 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 dietary needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and support 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.