What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (LTC) FT Day position at Good Samaritan Society?
LPN (LTC) FT Day at Good Samaritan Society
The Licensed Practical Nurse LPN provides essential nursing care for residents in a long-term care facility, working under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include assessing residents, administering medications, documenting care, and ensuring the health and safety of all residents.
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Facility: GSS ND Park River
Location: Park River, ND
Job Summary:
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.
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.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
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.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse LPN license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Benefits:
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
