LPN LTC - FT Days

Sanford Health•Davenport, IA

1d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in a long-term care setting. The role works under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician and is based at Good Samaritan Davenport, a 119-bed skilled nursing facility offering long-term care, post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, and senior living services. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in care plans. The position contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, evaluates resident status, and responds to problems or emergent situations. It also supports resident health, comfort, and safety; documents care and resident interactions; and works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care teams. This is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts, scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Compensation is listed at $25.00–$36.00, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Currently 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 experience as an LPN 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.
An active RN license is required at time of hire, as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing.
For positions requiring IV therapy or management in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program that included IV therapy, or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

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 as outlined in care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents’ status to provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
Promote 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.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel 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 knowledge of resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.