LPN Long Term Care (LTC)

Facility: GSS SD Howard Ctr — 300 W Hazel Ave, Howard, SD 57349

About the role

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Howard our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. 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, practices within the full scope of nursing expertise, and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and provide the care needed
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to assist in emergent situations
• Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents
• Contribute to the assessment of residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public
• Work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
• Apply knowledge of resident education principles to develop self-care programs
• Perform 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 position requires IV therapy/management skills (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 LPN at another facility
• Specific services/positions may have additional education, training, or experience requirements
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
• Obtain and subsequently maintain required department specific competencies and certifications
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• 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: $26.50 – $36.00 per hour. $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, part-time, 12 hours per week.