LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living - PT Eve
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Olathe
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
**Create Your Career With Us!****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 KS Olathe Cedar Lake
Vlg **Location:** Olathe, KS **Address:** 15325 S Lone Elm Rd,
Olathe, KS 66061, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts **Job
Schedule:** Part time **Weekly Hours:** 16.00 **Starting Rate:**
$24.50 - $28.00 **Pay Info:** Sign on bonus available!**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 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, sick leave and paid time off. To
review your benefit eligibility, 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 talent@sanfordhealth.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-0108358 **Job Function:**
Nursing **Featured:** No
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