LPN Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

Good Samaritan Society • Superior, NE

116d • $24 - $36

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. The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge. They utilize appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. The LPN possesses the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. They ensure the health, comfort and safety of residents, contribute to the assessment of residents, and administer medications or treatments as ordered. The LPN also provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed and documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. They are skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and are able to communicate clearly while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. The LPN counsels residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. They also have knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, 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 is required.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span 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 maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
• Utilize appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident.
• Perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status.
• Ensure the health, comfort and safety of residents.
• Contribute to the assessment of residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and healthcare providers.
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans.
• Develop a self-care program based on resident education principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree