LPN- Basic Care & Assisted Living

Current•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Senior Living is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Basic Care & Assisted Living at Wheatland Terrace. LPNs provide direct resident care, monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, and assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They document resident progress, communicate with families and healthcare professionals, advocate for residents’ needs, and provide emotional support while promoting residents’ comfort, safety, and well-being. The role includes directing residents’ ongoing care during an assigned shift, assessing resident conditions, collaborating with the RN and Care Coordinator as needed, and supervising or delegating tasks to other care staff. The listed wage is $28.65 to $35.79 per hour. Part-time and PRN positions are available, with day and night scheduling options. The posting also lists sign-on bonuses for licensed staff: $10,000 and $2,500 for PRN.

Requirements

Current LPN license or temporary permit to practice in North Dakota.
Compassionate and detail-oriented approach to resident care.
Ability to handle a wide range of medical and personal care tasks.
Ability to assess resident conditions and respond to emergencies.
Ability to initiate and delegate CPR.

Responsibilities

Report changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the physician, Care Coordinator, and family.
Document changes in residents’ medical records and communicate relevant information to the next shift.
Document accurately and concisely.
Collaborate with other disciplines to meet residents’ needs.
Direct residents’ ongoing care during the assigned shift.
Supervise and appropriately delegate to the LPN medication/treatment nurse, CMAs, CNAs, and Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs).
Accurately assess residents’ conditions and collaborate with the RN and Care Coordinator as indicated.
Respond physically and mentally to emergencies and be able to initiate and delegate CPR.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and assess their effectiveness.
Handle and report emergencies, accidents, incidents, and complaints effectively.
Accurately receive, interpret, and transcribe physician orders.
Assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
Monitor residents’ vital signs and communicate with families and other healthcare professionals.
Advocate for residents’ needs and provide emotional support.