Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Children's MB2 Clinic

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking an LPN to participate in patient care under supervision. The role focuses on health, comfort and safety, with responsibilities including taking medical histories, administering medications, and supporting treatment plans.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program and an unencumbered LPN license (state or multi-state). A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, North Dakota-specific requirement may apply.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or multi-state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
• Assesses patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides counseling to patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency within the full scope of nursing expertise and uses population-specific standards.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.75 - $29.50

$$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Job Description

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.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.