What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Anne Carlsen Center?
Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All
Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.
Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!
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Location: Jamestown, ND
Shift: All shifts available
Job Schedule: Part Time and Full Time
Weekly Hours: 4-40
JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to perform general nursing care to individuals served at Anne Carlsen. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contributes to the nursing plan of care and provides nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This care is guided by the nursing care plan, ISP/IEP, behavior plan, facility policies and procedures, and professional standards of nursing practice. This position, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes the authority responsibility and accountability for working with educational, therapeutic, and residential service staff in the implementation of the total plan of care, ISP/IEP, for individuals under the medical care of Anne Carlsen.
QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)
Education and/or years’ experience required:
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
- Current and unencumbered LPN license in the state of North Dakota or eligible to receive a license
- Knowledgeable about the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act
- PALS or ability to achieve
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Two years’ experience as an LPN
- Ability to utilize advanced technology and specialized equipment in the care of medically complex individuals
- Working knowledge of medical equipment such as ventilators, IV pumps, feeding pumps, CPT, suctioning devices and practice, etc.
Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Benefits: AC offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Employer Paid Life & Disability
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401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
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Voluntary Benefits
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Special Employee Events
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Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!