Travel LPN

About Us

The Good Samaritan Society is a 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.

Salary Range

We offer a competitive salary range of $24.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

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 flexible scheduling, competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and no contract requirement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

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• 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.">
• Skil led 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.">

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including 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.

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.

Able to work at least 24 hours per month and one weekend shift per month.

a minimum of 3 months previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred.

No contract required.

Location

Holstein, IA

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Language

English