Licensed Practical Nurse: Full or Part-Time Overnight

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services•Winona, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality care and supports residents’ quality of life under the general supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, following established policies, procedures, and standards of practice. The LPN also motivates staff and monitors their performance. This overnight position is located in Rushford, Minnesota, and is available full-time or part-time. Starting wage is $27.79–$29.38 per hour. The LPN collects and follows up on resident data; administers medications and monitors residents’ responses; performs treatments and procedures such as skin treatments, catheterizations, and tube feedings; and maintains accurate, professional documentation. The LPN coordinates and directs resident care on the assigned shift, communicates pertinent information to staff, families, and physicians, and carries out emergency and disaster procedures. The role also includes identifying and addressing safety hazards and performing other duties within the LPN’s scope of practice as directed by a registered nurse or Team Leader. The position involves regular standing, bending, and walking, with possible sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling. The LPN regularly lifts or moves objects up to 10 pounds, frequently supports 10–50 pounds, and may need to carry or support 25 pounds or more during emergencies. The job requires repetitive hand use and functional hearing and the ability to perform the listed duties. Potential exposures include unprotected heights, moving machinery, temperature or humidity changes, driving automotive equipment, dust, fumes, or gases.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
Current, active LPN nursing license in good standing in Minnesota.
CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Broad and current nursing knowledge, including gerontological nursing and related areas such as rehabilitation and mental health.
Knowledge of and skill in physical assessment techniques for gathering data.
Strong oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate clear expectations.
Sensitivity, patience, gentleness, concern, sincerity, warmth, and friendliness when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
Integrity, honesty, tact, diplomacy, and professional behavior.
Neat and well-groomed appearance.
Careful and economical use of property, supplies, and time.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and supporting objects or people as described.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience with geriatrics, long-term care, and/or rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Collect initial resident data and follow up on data collection according to policies and procedures.
Administer medications, track resident progress and activities, and observe, document, and report resident responses to medications.
Follow medication policies and procedures.
Perform skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other required treatments and care.
Document professionally, accurately, and completely according to current standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate and direct resident care appropriately and professionally, taking responsibility for nursing care and actions for residents on the assigned shift.
Communicate pertinent resident information to appropriate staff, family members, and physicians.
Carry out first-aid, emergency, and disaster measures according to policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Maintain awareness of resident, employee, and public safety; recognize, report, and/or remove safety hazards.
Motivate staff and monitor staff performance.
Perform other duties within the LPN’s scope of practice as directed by the registered nurse or Team Leader.