LPN - Assisted Living - PRN
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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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:** Varies **Job Schedule:** PRN
**Weekly Hours:** Varies **Salary Range:** $24.50 -
$28.00**Department Details*** Competitive Compensation* Direct
access to your earnings daily* Flexible Scheduling Options
Available* Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment* Excellent Health,
Dental and Vision Insurance**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, 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 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-0133485 **Job Function:** Nursing **Featured:** No
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