Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Park River, North Dakota
Still listed, seen 3 days ago · Posted Aug 24
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Relocation
- Help offered
The median for nursing in North Dakota is $32/hr, across 114 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Skilled Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Role Summary
Experience a career where clinical skill meets genuine compassion during the peaceful hours of the night. As a Skilled Nursing LPN at our Park River facility, you will be an essential clinical presence for our 44 Skilled Nursing and 12 Basic Care residents. This role is designed for a dedicated professional who enjoys the autonomy of the night shift while maintaining a high standard of care and safety. You will lead your floor staff with confidence, ensuring that every resident receives their medications and treatments in an environment that honors their dignity and personal choices.
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Duties
Night Shift Leadership: Provide direct oversight of floor staff, ensuring all evening and overnight care protocols are executed flawlessly.
Clinical Care Delivery: Administer medications and perform treatments according to nursing standards and individualized resident care plans.
Ongoing Assessment: Observe residents throughout the night, documenting any changes in condition and reporting vital information to the RN or physician as required.
Resident Advocacy: Safeguard resident privacy and property while promoting a quiet, restful environment that supports their health and well-being.
Safe Mobility: Utilize transfer equipment (gait belts, mechanical lifts) and safe handling techniques to assist residents during nighttime movements.
Operational Accuracy: Use the EMR system to maintain meticulous records of care provided, ensuring a seamless hand-off to the day shift team.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety, fire, and disaster plans, maintaining the highest standards of the corporate compliance program.
Compassionate Interaction: Respond promptly to call lights, providing comfort and reassurance to residents and their families.
Required Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure
Current LPN licensure for the state of North Dakota.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift at least 35 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, and moving in response to job tasks.
Desired Skills
Night Shift Proficiency: Proven ability to work independently and manage unit flow during overnight hours.
Organization: Expert multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize care for a diverse resident population.
Geriatric Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications common in senior care.
Leadership Spirit: A positive, team-oriented attitude that fosters a supportive working environment for floor staff.
Location and Work Type
- Location: Park River, ND
- Work Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility
- Work Type: Direct Hire Only
Schedule
Full-Time & Part Time | Night Shift | 6:00pm - 6:30am
Incentives: Potential Sign-On and Relocation Bonuses
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Than
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Sourced from TEEMA Group’s careers page.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current LPN licensure for the state of North Dakota.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Physical
- Ability to lift at least 35 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, and moving in response to job tasks.
- Desired Skills
- Night Shift Proficiency: Proven ability to work independently and manage unit flow during overnight hours.
- Organization: Expert multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize care for a diverse resident population.
- Geriatric Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications common in senior care.
- Leadership Spirit: A positive, team-oriented attitude that fosters a supportive working environment for floor staff.
- Location and Work Type
- Location: Park River, ND
- Work Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility
- Work Type: Direct Hire Only
Place
- City
- Park River, North Dakota
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Local household income
- $69,408/yr
- State price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
North Dakota index 89.0, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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