LPN Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs as outlined in care plans. The LPN contributes to resident assessments, performs testing, administers ordered medications and treatments, and supports resident health, comfort, and safety. The position also involves responding to emergent situations, documenting resident interactions and care outcomes, communicating with residents and families, and working as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN provides counseling and education under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, and performs other related duties as assigned.

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 (CEUs) and department and facility competency training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
For positions requiring IV therapy or 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.
Specific services or positions may require additional education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles and relevant age- and population-specific standards to resident care in accordance with care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
Promote 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 support personnel as a member 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.