Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time PM Shifts. Eventide Fargo!

About the role

Eventide Fargo Care Center is currently seeking an LPN to work part-time hours. PM shifts (2 pm–10:30 pm) or (4:30 pm–9 pm) are available. Set an 8- or 4-hour shift rotation with every other weekend and holiday rotation. A $2 per hour evening (PM) shift differential and a $2 per hour weekend shift differential are added to the base wage.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
• Provide individual attention that encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Observe and follow residents’ plans of care; update and make appropriate changes whenever necessary (plans include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and C.N.A/NA-R care plans).
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor both for effectiveness.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents as needed and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Comply with rules and regulations set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services.
• Provide accurate documentation in residents’ electronic medical records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist in orientation/training of new team members.
• Report resident needs, problems, and observations to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and correct inadequate staffing appropriately.
• Monitor activities and functions of subordinate staff, including participating in the disciplinary process.
• Ensure work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
• Communicate residents’ needs to resident care staff on the unit as appropriate.
• Interact with physicians and other health care facilities as needed according to residents’ needs.
• Continually update nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
• Coordinate and participate in resident care conferences and communicate information effectively to families.
• Assume responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
• Manage electronic timecard on a daily basis.
• Carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to listed duties as needed to support the team philosophy and Eventide’s commitment to quality resident care.

Requirements

• Must have an active North Dakota LPN license or be able to obtain upon hire.
• Experience in long-term care preferred, but not required.

Pay

Competitive pay range of $29 – $32.48 per hour for LPNs based on qualifications, experience, and location, plus applicable shift premiums and differentials.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ancillary benefits including life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.