Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Medical Surgical

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 30,017 - 45,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate patient care in Grand Forks, ND. This role involves working rotating shifts and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care for patients.

The ideal candidate must have a valid LPN license, complete IV certification within 6 months, and be proficient in English. Altru offers a robust benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in North Dakota or Compact State Agreement.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days.
• Must complete IV certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in identifying patient needs and care goals.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for integrated care.
• Modify care plans based on patient responses.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification (NDBON)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

IV Certification Course

Job description

Location: Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Pay Range: $21.79 - $32.68

Summary: Rotating Shifts Day/Night

Essential Job Functions:

Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs. Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner.

• Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
• Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately. Implements nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents nursing care provided accurately and timely.
• Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.
• Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner.
• Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• IV Certification Course | Multiple Issuers | Within 6 months of Start Date | Employee Provides HR a Copy

Notes:

• LPN program must be board-approved associate degree that includes intravenous therapy in the curriculum.
• Must successfully complete ND Board of Nursing approved intravenous therapy (IV) course within 6 months of hire.
• Temporary LPN license accepted prior to start.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R4403

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO).