Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Leading with light begins by providing compassionate, person-centered care that empowers individuals to live healthier, more independent lives. As a Flex Overnight Nurse at the Life Skills and Transition Center (LSTC) in Grafton, you will play an important role in helping North Dakota become the healthiest state in the nation by delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care that supports each person's individualized treatment plan while promoting their health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately according to physician orders, nursing standards, and individualized care plans.
• Maintain timely, thorough, and professional documentation that complies with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare medical information packets for individuals transferring to hospitals or other care settings, ensuring continuity of care and accurate communication between providers.
• Implement physician orders promptly and accurately to ensure individuals receive the highest standard of medical care throughout their stay at LSTC.
• Complete quarterly nursing assessments to evaluate health status, identify new or changing medical conditions, and monitor chronic health concerns.
• Provide education, guidance, and ongoing support to the individuals receiving services, direct support professionals, medical technicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Auxiliary in coordinating, conducting, and documenting emergency assessments and transfers while ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate medical attention when unexpected situations arise.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the ND Board of Nursing or registered in another state and eligible for licensure in ND.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the ND Board of Nursing or registered in another state and eligible for licensure in ND.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, physicians, direct support professionals, medical technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Calm under pressure, responsive to changing medical situations, and ensure accurate documentation and follow-through.

Skills

• Compassion and empathy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, applicable regulations, and LSTC policies and procedures.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Flex Overnight

Contact Information

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to recruiter@nd.gov or call (701) 328-3290. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Shauna Erickson at serickson@nd.gov or at (701) 352-4210.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.