LPN - Full Time PMs - SF Village

About the role

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and provides the care needed.
• Recognizes problems, recommends solutions and responds effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
• Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
• Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans.
• Applies resident education principles to develop a self-care program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Compassionate leave
• Education assistance – scholarships and sponsorships
• Continuing education
• Years of service recognition program

Pay

Salary range: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour. $10,000 sign-on bonus available.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour evening shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.