LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urgent Care - Part Time

Sanford; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under supervision of a RN or physician. You will ensure patient health, comfort and safety, document medical histories, and support clinicians with medications and treatments.

The role requires graduation from an accredited LPN program with current LPN licensure. North Dakota IV therapy skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board.
• IV therapy/management skills as required in North Dakota (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Document a thorough medical history from patient.
• Contribute to patient assessment and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counsel patients and family on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within full nursing scope.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Counseling patients

Education

LPN license

Job description

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Compensation:

Salary Range: $22.00 - $29.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of a leading health system.
• 401k employer contribution match
• Reputation for Excellence: Black Hills Surgical Hospital consistently ranks among the nation's top surgical hospitals - you'll be part of a team that's known and respected.
• Professional Growth: Access to Sanford Health's robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
• Beautiful Location: Live and work at the gateway to the Black Hills - RapidCity offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.

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.

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