LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiovascular

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to participate in patient care under supervision. You will document medical histories, contribute to patient assessments, and administer medications or treatments as ordered.

Counseling patients and families on prevention and treatment plans is part of the role, with a focus on safe, high-quality care. The position supports the full scope of nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with state nursing board or multi-state licensure.
• If IV therapy/management is required in North Dakota, graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program with IV therapy or an approved IV course is needed.
• Maintains required competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under supervision.
• Ensure patient health, comfort and safety and document medical history.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered and provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on prevention and treatment plans under guidance of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrate competency within the full scope of nursing knowledge in the assigned clinical setting.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Counseling patients

IV therapy (ND)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $29.50 - $38.50

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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