LPN - Prn

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

10d

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 position is at Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The LPN works 12-hour varied shifts, with listed shift times of 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Every third weekend and holiday rotation is required. The position is PRN, with zero scheduled weekly hours. Compensation is listed as $27.00–$36.00. The LPN applies nursing principles and population-specific standards, contributes to resident assessments, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN documents resident care and related outcomes, communicates with residents and care teams, and counsels residents and families under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Other related duties may be 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 LPN experience at another facility.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) 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 that included IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
An active LPN license is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles and appropriate age- and population-specific standards to resident care according to the care plan.
Perform testing to evaluate data reflecting a resident’s status and provide necessary care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
Help 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 as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Work effectively with professional and supportive 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 a self-care program.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Work every third weekend and participate in holiday rotation.