LPN - LTC - Night Shift - Platte, SD - RPSD

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care (Night Shift)
Location: Platte, SD
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 5:30 PM–6:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend
Guaranteed Hours: 36–48 Hours per Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $36–$38/hr
Traveler: $37–$39/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe and quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, medication administration experience, and the ability to support daily resident care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.

• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes to the appropriate healthcare provider.

• Perform nursing assessments and document patient care.

• Coordinate care with Certified Nursing Assistants and other healthcare team members.

• Assist with care planning and implementation.

• Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as assigned.

• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC.

• Promote resident safety, comfort, and dignity.

• Follow infection-control procedures and established policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license required.

• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

• Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to residents.

• Flexibility to work nights and every other weekend.

• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with EPIC charting preferred.

• Ability to take a 30-minute break per 8-hour shift.

• Comfortable footwear recommended due to hardwood floors throughout the facility.

• Black scrub tops and bottoms cannot be worn together.