RN/ LPN, Long Term Care (LTC) - SEIU - Maplewood - Part Time Nights
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 role applies nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs according to their care plans. It includes helping assess residents, administering ordered medications and treatments, evaluating resident status, responding to urgent situations, and supporting residents’ health, comfort, and safety. The LPN documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet; works with residents, families, healthcare providers, and an interdisciplinary care team; and provides resident and family counseling under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Other related duties may be assigned. The posting also lists RN and LPN wage ranges separately. The overall salary range is $29.80–$47.65; the RN wage range is $40.25–$47.65, and the LPN wage range is $29.80–$35.27.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span, or have at least 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a state nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Complete required annual continuing education units 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 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 for residents of all ages in a long-term care setting 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 data reflecting residents’ 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.
- Maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Counsel residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Use resident education principles to develop self-care programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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