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Location: Good Samaritan Society Forest City Address: 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436-2032 USA Compensation: Hourly $17-$25.5 Employment Type: On Call / PRN Shift: Various Shifts AvailableJob SummaryAs a Licensed Practical Nurse, you have a strong desire to serve others. In your role at the Good Samaritan Society, you will provide resident care, document health needs and changes, assist staff RNs and leadership, and communicate with residents and families to provide a welcoming care experience.What's in it for you: You will work in a faith-based organization with daily devotions and prayer before meetings (if you choose to participate). And you'll be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team. Just ask our employees - it's what they love most about their role at the Society. That, and our opportunities for advancement.You're a good fit if: You bring a smile to work every day, are a team player and have a compassionate nature.What you'll do: A typical day will include overseeing routine care for those we serve, working closely with a staff RN to administer medications, and documenting each resident's daily care, movement and hygiene. You'll listen when residents and their families have questions or concerns, and be a champion when they experience personal victories.Your role also will include direct resident care at times, helping residents with all necessary personal care. You'll help as needed with transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate techniques and equipment.You're qualified for this position if: You meet all qualifications outlined below.Throughout our organization, we aim to fulfill the most basic of human needs: to feel loved, valued and at peace. Join us by applying today.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful. Licensure for state of practice is required.Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying employees. The variety of benefits include: health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more! To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit: https://www.good-sam.com/jobs/benefitsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit: https://www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-actionDivision: NURSING SERVICES Req ID: req28012
