Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

Licensed Practical Nurse (Travel LPN)

Location: Le Mars, IA

Job Description:

• 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 shift per month
• 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
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public
• Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate on prevention and treatment plans

Requirements:

• 3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
• 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

Professional Development:

• 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.

Community Overview:

Le Mars, IA, known for its friendly community and vibrant cultural scene, offers a welcoming environment with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.