LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Days
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Good Samaritan Society in Estherville, Iowa, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our caring team. If you’re looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives, we’d love to connect with you. Why Work at Good Samaritan? Mission-driven, faith-based organization focused on quality care Supportive, close-knit team environment Opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and families Competitive pay and benefits Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN available) Career growth and advancement opportunities within Sanford Health Position Highlights: Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team Support resident-centered care plans Maintain a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Job Description The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. The LPN possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. The LPN demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation. The LPN ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents. Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The LPN provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. The LPN skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. The LPN counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Iowa (or compact license)
- Passion for serving older adults
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
- Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.
- Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
- Support resident-centered care plans
- Maintain a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
- Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
- Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
- Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans.
- Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
