Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : PRN

Company: Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Location: Davenport
Posted on: August 26, 2020

Job Description:

The Good Samaritan Society is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. With nearly 100 years of charting new territory, the Society offers an opportunity to weave together imagination with reality and ultimately transform the aging experience in America. Now, partnering with Sanford Health, we are able to provide care through all stages of life. Throughout our organization, you will be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : PRNLocation: 2370 - GSS Davenport700 Waverly RdDavenport, Iowa, 52804-4300United StatesEmployment Type: PRNShift: Various Shifts AvailableJob SummaryJoin our not-for-profit organization that has provided nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service.Easy Apply ProcessMobile Device FriendlyJob ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations. Updates plan of care when needed. Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses the EMR accurately. Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful. Licensure for state of practice is required.Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.The 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: https://www.good-sam.com/jobs/benefitsAll 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: https://www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-actionreq45835

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