Job Description
Facility: GSS SD Scotland Ctr
Location: Scotland, SD
Address: 130 Sixth St, Scotland, SD 57059, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 30.00
Salary Range: 26 - 48
Pay Info: This position may qualify for a sign on bonus of $20,000 for RN and $15,000 for LPN
Department Details
This position requires nurse to be charge nurse, treatment nurse, and on occasion a med nurse! Hours for these shifts are 6am to 6:30pm, 7am to 5:30pm and 7am to 3:30pm. 30 hours minimum but may be scheduled up to 36 hours some weeks. Willingness to cover night shift on occasion to cover PTO needs for night staff.
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.