LPN Long Term Care - FT/Days

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

6d•$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 is based in a senior skilled nursing facility that provides assisted living, long-term, and post-acute care services. This is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts and 36 scheduled hours per week. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with their care plans. The nurse contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, evaluates resident status, and supports residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The role also includes documentation, communication with residents and families, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. The position requires an active, unencumbered LPN license at hire and ongoing maintenance of required competencies, certifications, continuing education, and training. Compensation is listed at $30.00–$38.00, with additional pay for weekends.

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.
Hold an active LPN license at the time of hire.
Have attended 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.
For positions requiring IV therapy/management in North Dakota: graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that included 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

Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate data reflective of residents’ 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 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 resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.