LPN Long Term Care (LTC) - Part-Time -Dayshift

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

6d•$26 - $36

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 LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to their care plans. The role includes evaluating resident status, contributing to assessments, administering ordered medications and treatments, and helping ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN recognizes problems, recommends solutions, responds to emergencies, documents care and resident outcomes, and provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. The position also involves working with residents, families, resident advocates, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care team members; counseling residents and families on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a qualified clinician; and supporting resident education and self-care. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a part-time position with 16 scheduled hours per week. The posting lists an eight-hour day shift, while the shift details also specify evening work, every other weekend, and holidays. The salary range is $26.00–$36.00, and an active sign-on bonus is noted. The role is at Olathe Good Samaritan, a skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care.

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 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 department and facility competency training.
If IV therapy or management skills are required 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 under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards in accordance with residents’ care plans and physical and psychosocial needs.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide appropriate care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
Help 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 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 and communicate clearly while maintaining confidentiality.
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 other related duties as assigned.