Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society: Rn/Lpn full time sign on!

Location: Good Samaritan Society CantonAddress: 1022 N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013-1004 USAEmployment Type: Full-TimeShift: EveningJob SummarySign on Bonus!!

$1000This is a full time evening position, which includes every third weekend and holidayWe are now conducting virtual interviews to provide safety to our residents and staff members.

Support your community and apply today!”Come join our team!

You will be proud to work in such a loving environment/ Working here is what it feels like to do a good job and fulfill your desire to help those in need.”-Billie, Canton Registered NurseJob ResponsibilitiesThis position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans Completes comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation)Demonstrates competence in clinical skills as identified on Competency Verification and Training ChecklistAssures assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments and other procedures within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate infection control proceduresDemonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administeredObtains equipment / supplies to provide care as neededAssures procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administrationAccurately completes glucometer testing and control monitoring according to procedure.

Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior, enhances residents mood state according to resident care planAssures resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing documentation and updating as necessary.Uses the EMR accurately Documents actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedureDocuments all actions taken related to admission, discharge, transfers or deathDocuments incidents or accidents in resident record and all necessary forms (incident reports, etc.) Completes behavior documentation according to policy and procedureAssists/participates in quality improvement process, including audits and corrective procedures as assignedAssures physicians orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely mannerReceives and shares information; observes and reports residents conditionsResponds promptly to resident call lightsDirects and assists with resident, family/significant other educationNotifies family on condition changes etc.Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infectionsQualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursingPrior work experience in like or related position preferred Maintains required certification / qualifications and associated standardsLicensure for state of practice is requiredThe Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status.

For more information including state-specific protections, please visit Division: NURSING SERVICESReq ID: req37641PandoLogic.

Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)