LPN​/Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Careers With Purpose

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.
Key responsibilities:

• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and provide necessary care.
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
• Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of residents.
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, health‑care providers, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Counsel residents, family members, and residents’ advocates on prevention and treatment plans.
• Develop self‑care programs based on resident education principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a licensed practical nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing preferred.
• Meet state licensing requirements and hold an unencumbered LPN license with the State Nursing board; multi‑state licensure privileges accepted.
• Have completed a pre‑licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the lifespan or have a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
• If the position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota, possess a 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.
• Obtain and maintain required department‑specific competencies and certifications.
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training of the department and facility.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and a generous time‑off package.

Good Samaritan has a drug‑free workplace policy. Accepted offers will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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