LPN - PRN

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

11d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to 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 at Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The LPN applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, evaluates resident status, and provides care according to care plans. The role includes contributing to resident assessments, administering ordered medications and treatments, ensuring residents’ health, comfort, and safety, documenting care and outcomes, and supporting healthcare professionals. The LPN communicates and works effectively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members, while maintaining confidentiality. The position works 12-hour varied shifts, either 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday rotation required. An active LPN license is required at hire.

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; 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.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEUs) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
If the position requires 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.

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 to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide appropriate care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
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 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.
Complete other related duties as assigned.