Experienced LPN: Patient-Centered Care in Rural Health

10000 Sanford; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for day-shift coverage with a 40-hour work week. The role includes ensuring patient health and safety, taking medical histories, and administering treatments under RN supervision.

Compensation starts at $21.00 to $29.50 per hour, with wage credit for experience; union position is No. Applicants must hold an active LPN license and, where applicable, IV therapy qualifications per state requirements.

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.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for day-shift coverage with a 40-hour work week. The role includes ensuring patient health and safety, taking medical histories, and administering treatments under RN supervision.

Compensation starts at $21.00 to $29.50 per hour, with wage credit for experience; union position is No. Applicants must hold an active LPN license and, where applicable, IV therapy qualifications per state requirements.