Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Med/Surg/Peds

sanford; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Michigan, Iron Mountain is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the inpatient care team. You will provide general nursing support under a primary care provider, assess and assist in care planning, and ensure accurate patient data and timely documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms and instruments, assisting with exams, processing orders and prescriptions, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• UHMS certified wound care course within first 3 months.
• Experience as an LPN preferred in related area.
• Michigan LPN license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• WI LPN license if floating to Wisconsin clinic within 3 months.
• CWCA certification within 3 ½ years.
• Valid driver's license if travel to offsite locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms for patient care.
• Obtains and documents complete patient data for accurate records.
• Assists provider with exams, tests and procedures and gives patient instructions.
• Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure proper billing and charges.
• Assists with results or prescriptions to ensure patient understanding.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop and revise the care plan.
• Instructs patient and family to ensure understanding of care plan.
• Fills prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms.
• Regular attendance is required to perform essential functions.
• Maintains ongoing competency to perform role-specific tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

BLS certification (AHA)

WI LPN license

CWCA certification

Job description

Work Shift

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.72 - $32.42

Union Position

Yes

Department Details

AFSCME Job Posting

Internal Posting Timeline

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30pm

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time

Employee Status

Full-time for scheduling purposes

Hours

7:00a-7:00p, or as assigned, including weekend rotation.

Overtime Status

12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a primary care provider, as part of the healthcare team, and is responsible for providing general clinical nursing support. The individual is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required for the patient and will assist in the development and revision of patient's care plan.

Job Description

Prepares instruments, equipment, materials and exam rooms to ensure the appropriate items are available for patient care. Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the accuracy of the patient record for future use. Assists the provider with exams, tests and procedures and provides patient instructions to provide appropriate patient care and ensures the patient is knowledgeable on self-care procedures. Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice to. Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner. Assists the provider with obtaining, processing or explaining test results or prescriptions to the patient to ensure the information is accurate and understood by the patient. Communicates with patients regarding their concerns and collects information to resolve the matter, if within their scope, or relays the information to the provider for further follow-up. Participates in the development of the care plan with other team members to safely and accurately implement the plan. Provides instruction to the patient and/or family members to ensure an understanding of the information pertaining to the patient. Completes steps to fill prescriptions per protocol and completes prior authorization forms to ensure proper billing and fill of the prescription for the patient. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.

Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• For Wound Clinic, must complete a UHMS certified introductory course in wound care and hyperbaric medicine within first 3 months.
• Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
• For LPNs who may be requested to float to a Wisconsin clinic, a WI LPN license must be obtained within the first 3 months.
• For Wound Clinic, a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification is required within 3 ½ years.
• If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver's license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations.

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

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