Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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 St Paul Maplewood Ctr Location: Saint
Paul, MN Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA
Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range:
$24.00 - $36.00 Department Details Support multiple locations
within 150 miles of your permanent address Mileage reimbursement
Additional $5 per hour float premium Additional $1.25 per hour
weekend shift differential Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night
shift differential; 6:00pm --- 6:00am Required to work at least 24
hours per month Required to work at least one weekend rotation per
month 3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6
months preferred No contract required Job Summary The Good
Samaritan Society is seeking to hire a compassionate and adaptable
Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as a Travel LPN This
opportunity allows an LPN to travel locally by working in various
GSS locations within a 150-mile radius from home address providing
care with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, flexibility, and
no contract requirement. 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. 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. 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. 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 department specific competencies and
certifications. Completes required annual continuing education
units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department
and facility. Benefits The Good Samaritan Society 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
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good Samaritan Society 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 1-877-673-0854 or
send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org . The Good Samaritan
Society 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-0167295 Job Function:
Nursing Featured: No
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