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LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Nights

Part-time

Good Samaritan

Wamego, KSPart-time$24–36/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–36/hr
Location
Wamego, KS
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License With State Nursing BoardMulti-State Licensure PrivilegesDepartment Specific Competencies And Certifications

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Nights. 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. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of nursing principles, utilizing age and population-specific standards, and performing testing to evaluate resident status. The LPN also ensures resident health, comfort, and safety, administers medications and treatments, and provides technical support to healthcare professionals.

Key focus areas include Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting, and Utilize appropriate age and population specific standards related to physical and psychosocial needs.

Successful candidates bring Graduate From Accredited Practical Nursing Program, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program With Supervised Clinical Experience Across Life Span, and 400 Hours LPN Experience. Important skills include Professional Nursing Care, Nursing Principles, Age And Population Specific Standards, Perform Testing, Recognize Problems, and Recommend Solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional Nursing CareNursing PrinciplesAge and Population Specific StandardsPerform TestingRecognize ProblemsRecommend SolutionsRespond Effectively to Emergent SituationEnsure Health, Comfort and SafetyAdminister MedicationsAdminister TreatmentsProvide Technical SupportDocument Resident InteractionsEstablishing and Maintaining Effective Working RelationshipsWork Effectively With Interdisciplinary Care TeamCommunicate ClearlyMaintain ConfidentialityCounsel ResidentsCounsel Family MembersCounsel Resident AdvocateKnowledge of Resident Education PrinciplesIV Therapy/Management Skills

Qualifications

Graduate From Accredited Practical Nursing ProgramPre-Licensure Nursing Program With Supervised Clinical Experience Across Life Span400 Hours LPN ExperienceUnencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License With State Nursing BoardMulti-State Licensure PrivilegesDepartment Specific Competencies and CertificationsAnnual Continuing Education Units (CEU)Competency Training RequirementsAssociate Degree in Practical NursingGraduation From Board Approved AASPN Program Where IV Therapy Is Part of CurriculumIV Therapy Course Approved by North Dakota Board of Nursing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 KS Wamego Location: Wamego, KS Address: 2011 Grandview Dr, Wamego, KS 66547, USA Shift: Night Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 24.00 Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Department Details

Shift: 6pm - 6am

Rotating weekends and holidays

Shift differentials available for night and weekend shifts

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care(LTC), 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 or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].

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.

Req Number: R-0268966 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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