EMT-Paramedic: ER Care & Patient Education

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sanford Health Watertown is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support Registered Nursing Staff and Emergency Physicians. The role involves direct patient care, unit secretarial tasks, and assisting with treatment areas. 0.9 full-time status with a wage range of $22.62–$33.92 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Graduate of an accredited LPN program required; ER care tech or clinic experience desired. Licensure in SD is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Previous experience as an Emergency Room Care Technician or clinic setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect care to patients.
• Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, taking calls, order entry, and logging patient information.
• Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas.
• Restocks and orders supplies for patient areas and nursing station.
• Cleans instruments and delivers to sterile processing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition.
• Transports patients to appropriate areas.
• Performs emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures within Paramedic scope.
• Provides discharge instructions to patient and family.

Skills

LPN program

Emergency care experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

Job description

Sanford Health Watertown is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support Registered Nursing Staff and Emergency Physicians. The role involves direct patient care, unit secretarial tasks, and assisting with treatment areas. 0.9 full-time status with a wage range of $22.62–$33.92 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Graduate of an accredited LPN program required; ER care tech or clinic experience desired. Licensure in SD is required or eligible.