RN - LTC - Part-time - Varied shifts

Sanford Health•Mountain Lake, MN

2d•$36 - $48

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 is based at Mountain Lake, a 49-private-room skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with 8-hour varied shifts. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards in accordance with each resident’s care plan. The nurse contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, evaluates resident status, and helps maintain residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The role also includes documenting care and related outcomes, communicating with residents and their families, and working with an interdisciplinary care team. The posted salary range is $36.00–$48.00. Benefits vary by full-time or part-time status. The posting also mentions night and weekend shift differentials, advancement opportunities, education assistance programs, continuing education, and daily access to earnings.

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 requirements.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills 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

Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents’ status to 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 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.
Establish and 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 the 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.