LPN Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

2d•$30 - $38

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 supports resident health, comfort, and safety and provides care consistent with the resident’s care plan and age- and population-specific needs. The facility provides assisted living, long-term, and post-acute care services. The LPN contributes to resident assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; evaluates resident status; responds to emergent situations; and documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet. The LPN works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and an interdisciplinary care team, and counsels residents and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The position is PRN, with 12-hour varied shifts. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as zero.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse 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.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units and department and facility competency training.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program with 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 professional nursing care to 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 in accordance with each resident’s care plan.
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.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work as a member 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.
Complete other related duties as assigned.