Job summary
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.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.• 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, healthcare providers, and the public.• 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.
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, the following is required 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 had 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.• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions• 401k retirement savings• Additional employee perks• Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education• Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials/incentives available!• Direct access to your earnings daily!
