RN / LPN - Part Time - days every third weekend

Sanford Health•Westbrook, MN

3d•$27 - $48

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an RN or LPN for a part-time day-shift role at Good Samaritan Westbrook. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every third weekend, Friday through Sunday, with the option to pick up additional shifts. Scheduled weekly hours are 12. The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 care plans. The nurse helps assess residents, administers ordered medications and treatments, monitors resident status, documents care and outcomes, and supports resident health, comfort, and safety. The position also involves communicating and collaborating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and the interdisciplinary care team, while maintaining confidentiality and required competencies.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Hold an unencumbered 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.
Hold an active RN or LPN license at the time of hire.
Complete required department-specific competencies, certifications, annual continuing education units, and competency training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles and age- and population-specific standards in the relevant clinical setting according to resident care plans.
Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents’ status; recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
Help assess residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
Ensure residents’ health, comfort, and safety.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
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, or resident advocates under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician on prevention and treatment plans.
Use resident education principles to develop a self-care program.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications, and complete required annual continuing education and competency training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.