LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care - FT

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 is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to participate in patient care under supervision, ensuring health, comfort, and safety. The LPN will document medical histories and assist with assessments and treatments as ordered.

Responsibilities include counseling patients and families on care plans and maintaining nursing competencies. Requires a valid LPN license; sign-on bonus may apply. Competitive compensation and scheduling available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with state board.
• IV therapy/management skills required for North Dakota position via approved curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under supervision.
• Documents a thorough medical history from the patient.
• Assesses patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides counseling to patients and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency within the full scope of nursing knowledge.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

IV therapy course (North Dakota Board of Nursing approved)

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: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

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.

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