Job Description
Address: 110 S Walnut Ave, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $38.00 - $48.00
Pay Info: $15,000 sign on bonus
Department Details
This role will see you working three 12 hour shifts from 6:00pm to 6:00am with every other weekend/holiday rotation.
The Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown long term care center, a 51 bed facility, is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service, compassionate care and range of amenities to ensure our residents enjoy a care-free, fulfilling lifestyle that is tailored to their needs. We have been serving the Rock County area since 1959.
Our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to enhancing our resident’s lives, bringing them joy and creating opportunities that care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit.
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.