LPN Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Howard, SD

1d•$27 - $36

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 LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to their care plans. The role includes assessing residents, administering ordered medications and treatments, evaluating resident status, helping ensure health, comfort, and safety, and responding effectively to emergent situations. The LPN documents resident interactions and care outcomes, supports healthcare professionals, and works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and an interdisciplinary care team. The position is at Howard, whose stated vision is to provide quality, dependable care at the right time.

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.
Attend 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 (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes 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

Provide nursing care to long-term care residents of all ages under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, following care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting a resident’s status.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
Help ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications and treatments.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
Maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with professional and supportive personnel as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate clearly and maintain 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.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.