Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

Job overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler in Wessington, SD. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $24.00 - $36.00 per hour. Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service to seniors. This role provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in a long-term care setting, under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The LPN assesses residents, administers medications and treatments, and documents care, ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Experience

3 months experience in Long Term Care required

Skills & competencies

lpn

licensed practical nurse

long term care

ltc

local traveler

good samaritan

wessington

sd

united states

nursing

healthcare

$24+/hr

$36/hr

premium pay

weekend differential

evening/night differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, generous time off

About the employer

Good Samaritan is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.