Staff Nurse - LPN - 12 hour Day

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society•Velva, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Good Samaritan Society is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. With nearly 100 years of charting new territory, the Society offers an opportunity to weave together imagination with reality and ultimately transform the aging experience in America. Now, partnering with Sanford Health, we are able to provide care through all stages of life. Throughout our organization, you will be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team. This position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans. Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations. Updates plan of care when needed. Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses the EMR accurately. Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.
Licensure for state of practice is required.
Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Responsibilities

Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area.
Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
Updates plan of care when needed.
Observes and documents observations and care given to residents.
Uses the EMR accurately.
Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.
Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions.
Responds promptly to resident call lights.
Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.
Notifies family on condition changes etc.
Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines.
Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares.
Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.