Compassionate LPN for Rural Care Team | Day Shift

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a day shift in the Sanford Black Hills specialty practice. You will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

The LPN will ensure patient health, comfort and safety, document medical histories, contribute to assessments, administer medications or treatments as ordered,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
• The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

Skills

LPN license

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Counseling patients

Education

Graduate from accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a day shift in the Sanford Black Hills specialty practice. You will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

The LPN will ensure patient health, comfort and safety, document medical histories, contribute to assessments, administer medications or treatments as ordered,