LPN - Full Time Straight Weekends - LTC

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

1d•$25 - $36•Onsite

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 based at Good Samaritan - Indianola and is scheduled for straight weekend coverage on 12-hour day shifts, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The LPN applies nursing principles and population-specific standards to residents’ physical and psychosocial needs, assesses resident status, administers ordered medications and treatments, and helps ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The role includes recognizing problems and responding to emergent situations, documenting resident care and related outcomes, supporting healthcare professionals, and working with residents, families, providers, and an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN also provides counseling and education under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an active Iowa LPN license at the time of hire.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges.
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 and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care 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 as specified in care plans.
Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in 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 the 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.