What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Good Samaritan Society?
Careers With Purpose
We're a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of experience providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.
Location Details:
- We have multiple locations within a 150-mile radius from your home address.
- Mileage reimbursement is available.
- You'll receive an additional $5 per hour float premium.
- Additional weekend shift differential: $1.25 per hour.
- Additional evening/night shift differential: $1.25 per hour (6:00pm – 6:00am).
- Required to work at least 24 hours per month.
- Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month.
- Prior experience in Long Term Care is required (at least 3 months); 6 months preferred.
- No contract required.
About the Role:
We're seeking a compassionate and adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as a Travel LPN. This opportunity allows you to work in various GSS locations within a 150-mile radius from your home address, providing care with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, flexibility, and no contract requirement.
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 and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan.
Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
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.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
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.
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:
The Good Samaritan Society 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.
EEO Statement:
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
For more information, visit our website.
Accommodation Request:
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy:
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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