LPN - PRN/Casual - Long Term Care

Sanford Health•International Falls, MN

9d•$27 - $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 role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, follows care plans, and helps ensure resident health, comfort, and safety. The LPN contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, documents care and resident-related outcomes, and responds to problems or emergent situations. The position also involves working with residents, families, healthcare providers, and an interdisciplinary care team; providing resident and family counseling under clinical supervision; and supporting resident education and self-care. This is a PRN/casual long-term care position at Good Samaritan in International Falls. Days, evenings, and overnights are available, with varying work shifts and 0 scheduled weekly hours. Weekend and holiday rotation may be required. Compensation is listed as $27.00–$36.00 per hour. 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.
Attend a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have a minimum of 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 requirements of the department and 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.

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 according to care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to 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.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work as a member 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 resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.