LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Days - Augusta

About the role

Facility: Gss Nd Bis Augusta Pl. Location: Bismarck, ND. Address: 301 Lorrain Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care under supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles and competency within full scope of nursing expertise.
• Utilizes age and population specific standards related to physical and psychosocial needs per care plan.
• Performs testing to evaluate resident status and provide needed care.
• Recognizes problems, recommends solutions, responds effectively in emergent situations.
• Ensures health, comfort and safety of residents.
• Contributes to resident assessment and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public.
• Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as member of interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate on prevention and treatment plans under direction.
• Applies resident education principles to develop self‑care programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse; associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• If IV therapy/management skills required, must have 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 with supervised clinical experience across the life span or have a minimum of 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility.
• Hold an unencumbered LPN license with the State Nursing board (or multi‑state licensure privileges).
• Obtain and maintain required department‑specific competencies and certifications.
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions
• 401k retirement savings
• Additional employee perks
• Daycare Partnerships within the community
• Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education
• Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available!
• Direct access to your earnings daily!