LPN Long Term Care - FT/Days

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in a long-term care setting. The LPN works under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician and provides care according to each resident’s care plan and age- and population-specific needs. This position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with additional pay for weekends. The facility is a senior skilled nursing provider specializing in assisted living, long-term care, and post-acute care services. The role requires an active, unencumbered LPN license at hire and the ability to meet required department competencies, certifications, continuing education, and training requirements.

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 (CEUs) and department and facility competency training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles and provide care within the full scope of nursing expertise and applicable resident-specific standards.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
Promote 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 diet.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and support personnel as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate clearly and maintain the 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.
Apply resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.