Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Nights

Job overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Nights, onsite, Laporte, MN. Salary: $27.32 - $34.84 per hour, plus $3.00 premium and $12,000 bonus. Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in assisted living, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. This role ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contributes to resident assessments, and administers medications or treatments as ordered.

What you'll do

• Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in assisted living, 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.
• Must 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

Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience

Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice. Long term care, sub-acute care, medical/surgical experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

lpn

licensed practical nurse

full time

nights

laporte mn

sanford health

$27.32+/hr

$34.84/hr

nursing

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Referral Bonuses, Advancement Opportunities, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Continuing Education, Years of Service Recognition Program, Verizon and AT&T Discounts, Hotel Discounts, Generous Shift Differentials, Early access to pay

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.