Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler Job at Good Samaritan Society, Olathe, KS

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  • Good Samaritan Society
  • Olathe, KS

Job Description

Careers With Purpose


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 KS Olathe


Location: Olathe, KS


Address: 1425 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062, USA


Shift: Varies


Job Schedule: PRN


Weekly Hours: Varies


Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00


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 24 hours per month
  • Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month
  • 3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred
  • No contract required

Job Summary


The Good Samaritan Society is seeking to hire a compassionate and adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as a Travel LPN! This opportunity allows an LPN to travel locally by working in various GSS locations within a 150-mile radius from home address providing care with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, flexibility, and no contract requirement. 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 Society 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 Society 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .


The Good Samaritan Society 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-0167041


Job Function: Nursing


Featured: No

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Relief, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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