What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse for Locally Based Care position at Good Samaritan Society?
Required Skills and Qualifications
">- 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.
- Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
">- Associate degree in practical nursing.
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.