Job Description
Careers With Purpose Join our 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. Facility: GSS KS Wamego
Location: Wamego, KS
Address: 2011 Grandview Dr, Wamego, KS 66547, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 20.00
Salary Range: $25.50 - $38.50
Department Details Good Samaritan Society – Wamego in Wamego, KS is a 45-bed long-term care facility
* Part Time – 40 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
* Day Shift – Various Hours
* Must be a Licensed LPN in Kansas
Job Summary The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care (LTC) uses nursing judgement to contribute to the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of activities of the professional and supportive nursing staff engaged in resident plan of care. Evaluates care provided to each resident and contributes to current care plan. Is knowledgeable in and contributes to data collection of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. MDS LPN contributes to assessment and evaluation of potential admissions. Upon admission, quarterly and annual, the MDS LPN contributes to and coordinates data collection of resident assessments. Collaborates with the resident, family or advocate, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to assure ongoing care of each resident to provide the best quality of life possible. When functioning on the floor, the MDS LPN is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (focused assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Demonstrates competency and practices within the practical/vocational nursing scope of expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Contributes to the coordination of care, resident assessment, reinforces resident education and various other nursing interventions. Has functional knowledge of RUGs and PDPM clinical reimbursement related to the MDS assessment.
The MDS LPN functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is preferred. Associate’s Degree in nursing is required.
Minimum of one-year experience working as licensed nurse with the senior population preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) or achieved within 6 months of hire, management or supervisory experience preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered LPN/LVN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required certifications and completes required continuous education units (CEU) and competency training. Affiliation with an outside professional nursing organization is preferred.
Benefits The Good Samaritan 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
The Good Samaritan 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to
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The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0227241
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Shift work, Day shift,