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

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

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 position is based at Olathe Good Samaritan, a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. The role is part-time, with 16 scheduled hours per week and 8-hour day shifts. The posting also describes evening, every-other-weekend, and holiday scheduling; confirm the applicable shift details with the employer. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in care plans. The role includes contributing to resident assessments, administering ordered medications and treatments, evaluating resident status, responding to emergent situations, and documenting care and outcomes. The LPN works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary care-team members, and provides resident and family counseling under the direction of an RN, advanced practice provider, or physician.

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 a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
If IV therapy or management is 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.
Specific services or positions may have additional education, training, or experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to residents of all ages in long-term care 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 data reflecting resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in 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.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Counsel residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of an RN, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Use knowledge of resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications, and complete required annual continuing education units and competency training.