LPN Clinical Care Leader - FT Days

Sanford Health

83d • $27 - $41

About The Position

The Long Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical Care Leader (CCL), Long-Term Care (LTC) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide individualized care in the long-term care setting while under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, to plan, implement, and evaluate care. Documents patient/resident history, symptoms, medications, and care provided in compliance with applicable standards/regulations. Utilizes technology to enhance quality patient/resident care, collaborates with inter-professional team members, effectively delegates to and supervises unlicensed personnel, assumes overall nursing accountability for a patient/resident assignment, and serves in leadership roles on department/organizational task forces and committees. Safeguards residents' property. Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the specific care area or unit. Utilizes communication skills to collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts, situations, and/or issues with peers, inter-professional colleagues, patients/residents, and families. Must have strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to analyze data and appropriately respond to changing situations. Performs coordination of care, patient/resident assessment, patient/resident education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board.
• Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• IV therapy/management skills if required by position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized care in the long-term care setting.
• Collaborate with inter-professional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Document patient/resident history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Utilize technology to enhance quality patient/resident care.
• Delegate to and supervise unlicensed personnel.
• Assume overall nursing accountability for a patient/resident assignment.
• Serve in leadership roles on department/organizational task forces and committees.
• Safeguard residents' property and maintain their self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Provide residents with opportunities for independence and choice.
• Assist in maintaining safe, pleasant, and orderly resident living areas.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.
• Utilize communication skills to collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
• Perform coordination of care, patient/resident assessment, education, triage, and nursing interventions.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees