LPN Long Term Care - FT/Evenings

Sanford Health•Windom, MN

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 role is based in a senior skilled nursing facility that provides assisted living, long-term, and post-acute care services. The position is scheduled for evening hours, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with 32 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a state nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges; an active LPN license is required at hire.
Have attended 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 department and facility competency training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing.
For positions requiring IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in the curriculum, or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, following care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
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 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.