Licensed Practical Nurse – Local Traveler

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician
• Demonstrate nursing principles, competency, and age- and population-specific standards according to care plans
• Perform testing and evaluate data reflecting residents' status
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations
• Ensure residents' health, comfort, and safety
• Contribute to resident assessments and administer ordered medications or treatments
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates under clinical supervision on prevention and treatment plans
• Develop resident self-care programs using resident education principles
• Travel to multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Pre-licensure nursing program including supervised clinical experience across the life span, or minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
• Required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program with IV therapy in the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing

Demonstrates professional nursing care and competency in long-term care settings, ensuring residents' health, comfort, and safety while effectively communicating and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Holds a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and possesses the necessary skills for resident assessments and medication administration.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long Term Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• IV Therapy Skills (if applicable)

• Nursing Care Principles
• Resident Assessment
• Medication Administration
• IV Therapy Management
• Clinical Documentation

• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Counseling Skills
• Relationship Building

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)

• Long Term Care
• Resident Care
• Clinical Supervision
• Patient Safety
• Health Assessment