LPN - Local Traveler

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

4d•$24 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role involves travel to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address. The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles, practices within the full scope of nursing expertise, and utilizes age and population-specific standards. They can evaluate resident status, recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations. The LPN ensures resident health, comfort, and safety, contributes to resident assessments, administers medications and treatments, and provides technical support. Documentation of resident interactions and outcomes is essential. The role requires effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Communication and confidentiality are key. The LPN also counsels residents and families on prevention and treatment plans and develops self-care programs. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
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.
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.
3 months experience in Long Term Care required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
6 months experience in Long Term Care 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.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care.
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.
Utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
Performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
Recognizes problems, recommends solutions and responds effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
Contributes to the assessment of residents.
Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Documents resident interactions and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicates clearly and maintains 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.
Develops a self-care program using knowledge of resident education principles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.