LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - (Straight Nights)

Facility: GSS IA Estherville Ctr – Estherville, IA (1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334)

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. The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, utilizing appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.

The LPN performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and provides the care needed, including recognizing problems, recommending solutions, and responding effectively in emergent situations. The LPN ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contributes to resident assessments, and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed and documents resident interactions, outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.

The LPN establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information while counseling residents, family members, or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under direction. Develops self-care programs using knowledge of resident education principles and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing principles and practices within the full scope of LPN expertise.
• Perform testing and evaluate resident status to provide necessary care.
• Respond effectively to emergent situations, recognizing problems and recommending solutions.
• Ensure health, comfort, and safety of residents.
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals.
• 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 advocates on prevention and treatment plans under direction.
• Develop self-care programs using 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 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

Pay

Salary range: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour. $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Job schedule: Full time
• Weekly hours: 36.00