LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Evenings
Sanford Health, Le Mars, IA, United States
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Facility: GSS IA Lemars
Location: Le Mars, IA
Address: 1140 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
Department Details
Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our caring team. If you're looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Work at Good Samaritan?
Mission-driven, faith-based organization focused on quality care
Supportive, close-knit team environment
Opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and families
Competitive pay and benefits
Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN available)
Career growth and advancement opportunities within Sanford Health
Position Highlights
Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
Support resident-centered care plans
Maintain a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment
Qualifications
Active RN license in Iowa (or compact license)
Passion for serving older adults
Strong communication and teamwork skills
New graduates encouraged to apply
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 and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The LPN 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. The LPN skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. The LPN 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. The LPN knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
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.
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 Lemars
Location: Le Mars, IA
Address: 1140 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00
Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
Department Details
Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our caring team. If you're looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Work at Good Samaritan?
Mission-driven, faith-based organization focused on quality care
Supportive, close-knit team environment
Opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and families
Competitive pay and benefits
Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN available)
Career growth and advancement opportunities within Sanford Health
Position Highlights
Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
Support resident-centered care plans
Maintain a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment
Qualifications
Active RN license in Iowa (or compact license)
Passion for serving older adults
Strong communication and teamwork skills
New graduates encouraged to apply
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 and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The LPN 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. The LPN skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. The LPN 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. The LPN knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
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.