RN/ LPN, Long Term Care (LTC) - SEIU - Maplewood

Sanford Health•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$30 - $48

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring for a union position at Good Samaritan Maplewood. The role provides professional nursing care to residents of all ages in long-term care. LPNs work under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The position is scheduled for 8-hour day shifts and 8 hours per week. The nurse applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to their care plans. Responsibilities include assessing residents, administering ordered medications and treatments, evaluating resident status, supporting resident health and safety, documenting care and outcomes, and contributing to an interdisciplinary care team. The nurse may counsel residents and families under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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.
If the position requires IV therapy or management skills 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

Provide professional nursing care to long-term care 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 address residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting a resident’s status.
Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to 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 as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work 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 self-care programs.
Complete required annual continuing education units, competency training, and department-specific competencies and certifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.