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LPN - Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Canistota, South Dakota
Good Samaritan Society

$1,419-1,690/week
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Canistota, South Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Facility size: 55 beds
  • Patient population: Elderly, including dementia patients; behavioral program patients with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia (medication treatment plans are effective)
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio:
    • Overnight shift: approximately 1 nurse to 45 patients
    • Day shift: approximately 1 nurse to 23 patients
    • Med aide support from 6 AM to 10 AM
  • EMR system: PCC
  • Shift schedule: 12-hour block shifts (day: 6 AM – 6:30 PM)
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday requirement: If holiday falls within your scheduled block
  • Orientation: Location-specific training, tour, competencies, and opportunity to shadow 1-2 shifts
  • No on-call or call-back required or billable

Required Qualifications

  • Current LPN/LVN license valid in South Dakota
  • BLS Certification

Additional Notes

  • Backouts or quits with less than 14 days’ notice incur a $500 fee
  • Most skilled charting, including COVID-related documentation, is completed during the day shift
  • Behavioral program patients are managed with effective medication plans, often making symptoms less apparent

This position is ideal for LPNs experienced in long-term care or skilled nursing settings, comfortable working with elderly patients including those with behavioral health needs, and able to work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend coverage.

Canistota, SD

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