Overnight Nurse - LPN at Elder Care of Bemidji Inc

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

31.75

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Geriatric Care, Communication Skills, Leadership, Infection Control, Emotional Support, Physical Comfort, Safety Awareness, Teamwork, Dependability, Punctuality, Record Keeping, Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Records, Call System Utilization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Looking for a new opportunity use your skills and lead a great team of nursing staff on overnights? Love elderly people? We'd love to get to know you and see if we're the right fit for each other! Shifts: 10:15 pm - 6:15 am, 64+ hours/2 week pay period. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Starting Wage: $28.75 - 31.75 per hour + $1.50 overnight shift differential, & additional $2/hour differential when working as charge nurse Reports to: Unit Manager or Director of Nursing Union Position: AFSCME Union Benefits Available: BCBS MN Health Insurance- competitive premium rates! Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies Accident, Cancer, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance MetLife Dental and Vision 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employee eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old) Accrued Paid Time Off Rotating Holiday Schedule Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Responsibilities: Works as a team member and assists with implementation and continuing evaluation of residents' plan of care, emphasizing rehabilitative nursing and restoration of the resident to his/her full potential for living. Observes and records symptoms, reactions and changes in residents condition including general physical and mental condition and reports findings to Registered Nurse. Assists in providing emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents. Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies with an understanding of principles and methods of handling sterile material. Is responsible for following instructions issued by the Director of Nursing and R.N.’s and for adhering to established facility routines and policies and procedures. Has complete understanding of basis of infection control and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies. Maintains good housekeeping standards in all areas. Adheres to all safety measures and conveys positive attitude toward safety of self, residents, coworkers, equipment and supplies. Able to control negative emotions and provide care in a therapeutic manner. Attends appropriate in-services, facility education programs and staff meetings. Has working knowledge of fire regulations and disaster procedures according to facility policies and procedures. Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Utilizes computerized medical record effectively. Utilizes wireless call system effectively. Demonstrates or models facility core values of: Integrity, Commitment, Attitude, Respect, and Enthusiasm Oversees facility on overnight shift, including resident care and nursing assistants Monitors Nursing Assistant work performance in providing direct resident care. If nursing assistant is not performing according to facility standards will act as coach/trainer to assist in assuring compliance with written policies and procedures. Should coaching assistance be unsuccessful, the LPN will report findings to the supervising RN. Requirements Current MN License as a Licensed Practical Nurse Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting. Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks. Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations. Time to reach job competency is expected to be six months with at least one year of previous long term care experience. Entry-level staff are expected to reach competency in 1 year. Required to complete Drug screen and TB test upon employment. Required to complete DHS background study upon employment. Required to work every other weekend

Responsibilities

The Overnight Nurse - LPN works as a team member to implement and evaluate residents' care plans, focusing on rehabilitation and comfort. They oversee the facility during the overnight shift, ensuring compliance with care standards and supporting nursing assistants in their duties.