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LPN or RN - FT Day - Hoeger House - Post Acute Care

Good Samaritan Society • Olathe, KS 66051 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • $24.50-$48.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Good Samaritan Society 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. The role involves demonstrating knowledge of nursing principles, performing tests to evaluate resident status, administering medications or treatments as ordered, and contributing to the assessment of residents. The LPN ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents, and works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting.
  • Perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed.
  • Recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
  • Ensure the health, comfort and safety of residents.
  • Contribute to the assessment of residents and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
  • Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Document resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public.
  • Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Counsel residents, family members and/or resident advocate on prevention and treatment plans.
  • Develop a self-care program based on resident education principles.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
  • Completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing if position requires IV therapy/management skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.

About Good Samaritan Society

Good Samaritan Society is a non-profit organization that offers a wide range of senior living services, including skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation programs, along with home-based care and caregiver support. With over 200 locations in 24 states, the organization is known for its compassionate care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, as well as its focus on quality, innovation, and improving lives.

Full 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 KS Olathe Hoeger House

Location: Olathe, KS

Address: 20911 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.50 - $48.00

Department Details
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Direct access to your earnings daily
  • Flexible Scheduling Options Available
  • Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
  • Generous Shift Differentials
  • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

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.

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 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 or send an email to .

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-0197448

Job Function: Nursing

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