LPN Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - 6p-6a

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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 IA Indianola

Location: Indianola, IA

Address: 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Pay Info: $20,000 Sign on Bonus

Join our fantastic team! Good Samaritan Indianola is looking to invest in a compassionate, trustworthy and dependable employee to care for and work with our center family. We are under new management and looking to create a culture of clear goals, allowing members to share ideas freely, high trust and overall sense of family and respect. Along with Daily Pay- We offer GREAT benefits to our employees: Sizable Sign on Bonus and Shift Differential!

Good Samaritan is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (May differ for Part-time)

Generous Shift Differentials

Health Savings Account

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Salary Increases

Referral Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Compassionate Leave

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Continuing Education

Years of Service Recognition Program

Verizon and AT&T Discounts

Hotel Discounts

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. 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. 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. 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.