LPN Long Term Care; LTC

Overview

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Facility: GSS NE Albion

Location:

Albion, NE

Address: 1222 S 7th St, Albion, NE 68620, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Sign on bonus available! $5,000 sign on bonus.

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.

Possesses 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.

• Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care settings.
• Perform testing and evaluate resident data to guide care decisions.
• Recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond to emergent situations.
• Assess residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provide counseling to residents, family members, and advocates on prevention and treatment plans.
• Develop self-care programs based on resident education principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• For IV therapy/management skills: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program with IV therapy curriculum or completion of an approved IV Therapy course.
• Minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility or supervised clinical experience across the life span during pre‑licensure program.
• Current unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with State Nursing board and/or multi‑state licensure privileges.
• Obtain and maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to.

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.