LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT - Days

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PT - Days Location: George, IA 51237 Facility: GSS IA George Comm Ctr Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 20.00 Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00 Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 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. The LPN 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. The LPN possesses the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. The LPN demonstrates the ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation. The LPN ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contributes to the assessment of residents, administers medications or treatments as ordered, and provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. The LPN documents resident interactions and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. The LPN is skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public. The LPN works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocates, and 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 IV therapy/management skills are required, graduation from a Board approved AASPN program with IV therapy or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Have attended a pre‑licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the lifespan or have a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility. Currently hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with the state nursing board and/or possess multi‑state licensure privileges. Obtain and maintain required department‑specific competencies and certifications and complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Good-Samaritan