Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

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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.

We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.

With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.

A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.

Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.

We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.

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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 MN St James Pleasant View
Location: Saint James, MN
Address: 1000 2nd St S, St James, MN 56081, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Support multiple locations within 150 miles of your permanent address

Additional $5 per hour float premium

Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am

Required to work at least 24 hours per month

Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month

3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred

Active MN LPN Licensure required

Job Summary

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. 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.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: 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.

Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum…