Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: November 20, 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 CO Ft Collins
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Address: 508 W Trilby Rd, Fort Collins, CO 805254054, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $25.25 - $38.00
Department Details
There is no deadline for this posting as we accept applications on
an ongoing basis
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
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-0167300
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nursing care, travel nurse,
healthcare, senior care, flexible schedule, long term care, patient
care, compassionate nursing
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