LPN, LPN​/LVN, Healthcare Nursing

Careers With

Purpose:

Join our 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.

Facility: GSS ND Larimore Ctr

Location:

Larimore, ND

Address: 501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly

Hours:

36.00

Salary Range: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $30,000

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. The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting, demonstrates competency within the full scope of nursing expertise, and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per the care plan.

The LPN possesses the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. The LPN demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation. The LPN ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents, contributes to the assessment of residents, administers medications or treatments as ordered, and provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.

The LPN documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. The LPN is skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public, and works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN can communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocate under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans, and has knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program.

The LPN performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Must have attended a pre‑licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience of at least 400 hours across the life span, or have a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
• For positions requiring IV therapy/management skills: 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.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with the state nursing board and/or possesses multi‑state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications, and completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time‑off package.
• Additional benefits as applicable.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.