Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Bethany AL - FT at Good Samaritan summary: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing direct nursing care to residents in assisted living facilities under supervision. Responsibilities include administering medications, evaluating resident status, documenting care, and supporting interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Focused on ensuring residents' health, safety, and comfort while maintaining clear communication and confidentiality.

Careers With Purpose

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 MN Brainerd Bethany Location: Brainerd, MN Address: 804 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $29 - $36

Department Details

Primarily Days, 32-40 hours per week. Occasional weekends and evenings Includes on-call rotation. Additional weekend incentive of $1.25/hour. Additional $1.25/hour shift incentive for any hours worked during the hours of 6pm-6am. Sign on bonus opportunity.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in assisted living, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. The LPN 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 must 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.

If 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.

One year of experience preferred in one of the following settings: long-term care, subacute care, or medical/surgical. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training, or experience requirements.

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 certifications and completes required continuing education units (CEU) and competency training.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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The 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.

Req Number: R- Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, assisted living, medication administration, resident care, healthcare support, nursing care, long-term care, patient safety, clinical documentation