Location:nnAvera Marshall HospitalnnWorker Type:nnPRNnnWork Shift:nnAs Needed (United States of America)nnPosition HighlightsnnPositive Work Environment: At Avera Marshall Morningside Heights Care Center, our team works together as a family to promote daily health & social needs for those in our care.nnPurpose: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)play a vital role in the delivery of long-term care services and create a caring and joyful environment for his/her residents.nnJob Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.nnWork Schedule:nnPRN – Casual/As NeedednnPay:nnThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.nn$23.91 - $34.46 per hournnYou Belong at AverannBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.nnA Brief OverviewnnThe Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care is accountable for providing each resident with professional nursing care, assessment and evaluations in their scope of practice.nnWhat you will donnPerforms all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents.nnCompletes assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, uses nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).nnComplies with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures, ensures that all medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with the physician’s orders.nnParticipates in the care planning process and assures that resident care is implemented consistently and appropriate to the age of those served. Initiates and updates plan of care as appropriate.nnComplies with standards of professional documentation.nnCommunicates and manages the delivery of resident care, ensures quality care is provided.nnFacilitates conflict management while respecting diversity of people, their strengths and ideas.nnGuides neighborhood staff in meeting the needs of the residents, practicing routines based on residents’ needs.nnParticipates in physician rounds, communicates changes in resident condition to physician utilizes SBAR communication tool.nnProcesses and transcribes physician’s orders and implements according to facility policy.nnFunctions within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, utilizing recognized standards of clinical practice, as defined by the State of MN.nnComplies and enforces facilities staffing policies.nnAssists with data collection for quality functions, assists with performance improvement activities.nnSeeks educational opportunities, shares knowledge with others, assists with orientation of new staff.nnDemonstrates appropriate decision making skills.nnMaintains competency with operational equipment.nnInvestigates incidents, patient/family complaints and makes immediate report to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call.nnAdministers medications according to facility policy, competent in Pyxis medication administration system.nnAssists in discharge planning and education.nnPerforms all other duties as assigned.nnEssential QualificationsnnThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.nnRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:nnAssociate's Graduate from an accredited school/program of Practical NursingnnLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirennPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:nn1-3 years Long term care nursing servicesnnExpectations and StandardsnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.nnPromote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.nnUphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.nnMaintain confidentiality.nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.nnAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.nnThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.nnAdditional Notices:nnFor TTY, dial 711nnAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.