Job Description

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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 IA Red Oak Ctr

Location: Red Oak, IA

Address: 201 Alix St, Red Oak, IA 51566, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Salary Range: $27.50 - $41.50

Pay Info: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T; Discounts
• Hotel Discounts

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical Care Leader (CCL), Long-Term Care (LTC) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide individualized care in the long-term care setting while under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The LPN Clinical Care Leader collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, to plan, implement, and evaluate care. Documents patient/resident history, symptoms, medications, and care provided in compliance with applicable standards/regulations. Utilizes technology to enhance quality patient/resident care, collaborates with inter-professional team members, effectively delegates to and supervises unlicensed personnel, assumes overall nursing accountability for a patient/resident assignment, and serves in leadership roles on department/organizational task forces and committees. Safeguards residents\' property. The LPN Clinical Care Leader maintains residents\' self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.

The LPN Clinical Care Leader assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the specific care area or unit.

The LPN Clinical Care Leader utilizes communication skills to collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts, situations, and/or issues with peers, inter-professional colleagues, patients/residents, and families. Must have strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to analyze data and appropriately respond to changing situations. Performs coordination of care, patient/resident assessment, patient/resident education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.

The LPN Clinical Care Leader functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

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-0160768

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No

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