LPN Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Lakota, ND

8d•$26 - $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 role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, following each care plan. The LPN assesses residents, performs testing to evaluate their status, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN recognizes problems, recommends solutions, and responds effectively in emergencies. The position documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet; supports healthcare professionals; and communicates clearly while maintaining confidentiality. The LPN works with residents, families, advocates, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, and provides counseling and education under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Other related duties may be assigned. This position works 12-hour night shifts, is scheduled for 40 hours per week, and requires every other weekend and every other holiday. Overtime may be available. Compensation is listed as $26.00–$36.00 per hour, with a $30,000 sign-on bonus available. It is a non-union position.

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 experience as an LPN at another facility.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and department and facility competency training requirements.
If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its 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 professional nursing care to residents of all ages in long-term care 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 according to their care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Help ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
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 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.