LPN Applicant - PT - Nights - Augusta

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24Salary Range: 26.00 - 36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Bismarck facility!

Reasons to love this job:
Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions
401k retirement savings
Additional employee perks
Daycare Partnerships within the community
Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education
Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available!
Direct access to your earnings daily!

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Applicant will provide professional nursing care of residents of all ages in long term care settings under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Job Description

Under the supervision of an RN, ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. 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 requiredIf 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.

LPN Temporary Permit with the state Board of Nursing. The LPN Temporary Permit becomes invalid upon the notification of the results of the first examination or 90 days following the date of issuance by the Board of Nursing. Temporary permits are not renewable and are single-state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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