Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- long-term care
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in long-term care facilities, operating under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Responsibilities include administering treatments and medications, assessing residents' status, documenting care, and supporting interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The role requires practical nursing licensure, clinical experience, and adherence to nursing standards to ensure resident health, safety, and comfort.
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 ND Mandan Sunset
Location:Mandan, ND
Address:1011 Boundary Street Northwestand, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Shift:Varies
Job Schedule:PRN
Weekly Hours:Varies
Salary Range:$24 - $36
Department Details
Support multiple locations within 150 miles of your permanent address
Mileage reimbursement
Additional $5 per hour float premium
Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm - 6:00am
Required to work at least 30 hours per month
Required to work at least one weekend shift per month
3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred
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 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 .
The Good Samaritan 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- or send an email to .
The Good Samaritan 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-
Job Function:Nursing
Featured:No
This mission of Good Samaritan Community Services is to serve as a catalyst for change, supporting individuals and families by providing excellent community services to overcome the impact of poverty.. The Good Samaritan Center was established in 1951 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. It began as a downtown mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Since then, GSCS has grown to become a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization and United Way agency that provides comprehensive services to more than 5,000 individuals and 1,800 families annually. GSCS actively serves as a place of change, reaching out to support thousands of people working to improve their lives and to overcome the challenges of poverty.

