LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Maplewood Long Term Care - FT - Evenings
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us! Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided
nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a
commitment to quality care and service in a Christian
environment. Facility: GSS MN St Paul Maplewood Ctr Department Details The Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood facility provides care to
up to 71 residents for long-term care and rehabilitation/post-acute
services. Join our 5-star rated facility, where you'll find a
career you love and a community with great team work, caring &
friendly staff. We are adding an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to our evening
shift team full-time. We offer flexible scheduling options, a great
team environment, nursing scholarships, growth opportunities and a
place you'll want to continue to be a part of long-term. 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. 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. Skilled 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. Qualifications 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 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, sick leave and paid time off. To
review your benefit eligibility, visit
https://good-sam.jobs/benefits . The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. 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 . 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. Job Function: Nursing
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117,
USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36. 00
Starting Rate: 20.16 + Evening Shift Premiums
Req Number: R-76046
Featured: No
Keywords: Sanford Health, St. Paul , LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Maplewood Long Term Care - FT - Evenings, Other , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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