LPN - LTC

Position Overview Job Title

LPN - Long term care

Nursing Service

The Licensed Practical Nurse in long term care must adhere to the LPN legal scope of practice. The LPN role is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide quality, competent nursing care in the LTC setting to residents, families, and significant others. Clinical skills expected include age related resident protocols, medication administration, skin wound care, and ongoing assessments. This role must work collaboratively with other team members, physicians, and healthcare workers to deliver quality care.

Following a competency based formal evaluation completion, and performance is expected. Must become competent in MDS assessment and Medicare task documentation. Must understand and use the nursing process, must be able to critically think and be self‑directed to manage resident care. Must be able to effectively delegate, collaborate, and negotiate with team members. Must be flexible in scheduling and resident care activities/needs.

Must handle stressful situations effectively. Must be able to educate residents, teach, and communicate effectively with residents, family, physicians, and other providers. When students are providing resident care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training any or all employees may be asked to supervise employees.

• LPN‑graduate from an accredited LPN program.

• Current South Dakota LPN license.

• Scheduled work hours may vary.
• Required to rotate weekends and holidays.
• Occasionally may need to work beyond normal work hours.
• Initial TB test and drug screening required by Winner Regional Health.
• Rubella titer will be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.
• Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to Long Term Care.

Director of Nursing

Provides timely and proper notification for absences and paid personal leave. Finds a replacement when necessary. No unexcused absences or excessive tardiness. Knows emergency procedures for fire, internal/external disaster plans, codes, etc. and participates in drills. Verbally supportive of Winner Regional Health and the Sanford Health Network. Participates on committees and/or is involved in special projects of Winner Regional Health. Provides for patient, resident, employee, and visitor safety through preventative measures.

Identifies hazards and reports incidents. Utilizes and adheres to appropriate precautions/techniques with hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, medical waste and/or equipment. Satisfactory attendance at department meetings (50% attendance meets expectations). Is cross‑trained to other areas/positions/departments to provide assistance when needed.

Collects and organizes pertinent resident assessment data. Seeks information from resident, family, health care providers and environment on an ongoing basis. Uses established assessment forms to document assessment of resident's emotional, spiritual and physical care needs. Completes admission assessment within time frame identified in admission policy.

Analyzes assessment data to identify expected outcomes unique to the resident. Expected outcomes are mutually formulated with resident, family and health care team. Formulates measurable expected outcomes using resident profile, pathways and standards of care as guides. Identifies expected outcomes which are realistic in respect to resident's present and potential capabilities.

Develops plan of care consistent with assessment data. Involves resident, family and healthcare providers to identify outcomes. Incorporates cultural needs/diversity in individualized resident…