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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights - St. John's Center

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care(LTC) under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · straight nights Work Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) FT Straight Nights36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care(LTC)residents of all ages in long-term care
License
RN or LPN license Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.unencumbered LPN license; multi-state privileges accepted
Term
Permanent FT Straight NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License
unencumbered LPN license; multi-state privileges accepted Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Check your license
License
active RN or LPN license at hire *Active RN or LPN license required at time of hire
Certification
department competencies and certifications maintained Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Education
graduate of accredited practical nursing program Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Also asks
life-span clinical program or 400 hours as LPN elsewhere
Also asks
annual CEUs and competency training Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Preferred

Education
associate degree in practical nursing Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Nebraska staff postingsNebraska staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $49/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $44/hr, across 292 postings.
Night differential
Monday - Thursday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $1.25/hr Monday - Thursday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $1.25/hr
Weekend differential
Friday - Sunday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $7.25/hr Friday - Sunday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $7.25/hr
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Extra pay
additional $1.25/hrMonday - Thursday(6pm - 6am)
Extra pay
additional $7.25/hrFriday - Sunday(6pm - 6am)
Bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
Eligibility
benefits vary by full-time or part-time statusbased on full-time or part-time status

Benefits

  • Benefitsadvancement opportunitiesAdvancement opportunities
  • Benefitseducation assistance programsVarious education assistance programs
  • Benefitscontinuing educationContinuing education
  • Benefitsdaily access to earningsDirect access to your earnings daily
  • Benefitsrobust benefits packageRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
  • Generous night and weekend shift differentials
More benefits (2)
  • Various education assistance programs
  • Direct access to earnings daily

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union
Day to day
ensures health, comfort and safety of residents Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents.
Day to day
contributes to resident assessment; administers medications or treatments as ordered Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
Day to day
provides technical support to healthcare professionals Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Day to day
documents resident care, medication, behavior, activity and dietary outcomes Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Day to day
counsels residents and families on prevention and treatment plans under RN, APP or physician direction 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.
Day to day
recognizes problems and responds to emergent situations Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.
Weekends
every other weekend Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Holidays
holiday rotation required
Details
56-bed facility St. John’s Center is a 56 bed senior skilled nursing facility
Details
2026 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award 2026 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award!

The workplace

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What are the call requirements?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

Posted on The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society’s careers page.

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.75 - $36.00

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At St. John’s Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! St. John’s Center is a 56 bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award!

What’s in it for you

  • Generous night and weekend
  • shift differentials
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Various education assistance programs
  • Continuing education
  • Direct access to your earnings daily
  • Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

  • 6:00 pm – 6:30 am
  • Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
  • Shift differentials available:

Monday - Thursday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $1.25/hr Friday - Sunday(6pm - 6am) receive an additional $7.25/hr *Active RN or LPN license required at time of hire Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care(LTC) under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Job Description

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. Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

What's around it?

In Kearney, NE

Kearney, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$949/mo
Household income
$69,724/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Kearney, NE

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