What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Good Samaritan Society?
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The Good Samaritan Society is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Job Description
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care. The LPN will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician to demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles and competency in performing tasks related to resident care.
The LPN will ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents by contributing to their assessment and administering medications or treatments as ordered. They will also provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed and document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited practical nursing program and hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. They will also be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles and competency in performing tasks related to resident care
- Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents
- Contribute to the assessment of residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary
- Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
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.
