LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Days
Facility: GSS KS Ellsworth • Location: Ellsworth, KS • Address: 1156 KS-14, Ellsworth, KS 67439, USA
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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. Possesses the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond 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 as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Ability to communicate clearly and maintain 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. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care for residents under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise, utilizing appropriate age and population-specific standards.
- Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide necessary care.
- Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
- Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents.
- Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
- 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.
- Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Counsel residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under supervision.
- Develop self-care programs based on resident education principles.
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 in North Dakota: 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.
- Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an 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 maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
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Pay
Salary range: $24.75 - $36.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Schedule
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Job schedule: Full time
- Weekly hours: 36.00