LPN - Full Time Evenings - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$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 role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans. The LPN evaluates resident status, contributes to assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The position also involves recognizing problems, recommending solutions, and responding effectively to emergencies. The LPN documents resident interactions and care outcomes, including medication, behavior, activity, and dietary information. The nurse collaborates with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and works as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, the LPN counsels residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans and supports resident education and self-care. Other related duties may be assigned. The facility offers general long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, and memory care services. This is an evening position scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Attend 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.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training requirements.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes 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 as outlined in care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents’ status.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Help ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet.
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 resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.