LPN Med Surg

CommonSpirit Health; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 31,753 - 44,854; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care to residents in Dickinson, ND. In this role, you will assess patient needs, administer medications, and maintain accurate records under the supervision of physicians or Registered Nurses. The position requires completion of an accredited LPN program, a valid LPN license in North Dakota, and CPR certification upon hire. The pay range is $23.05 - $32.56 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN program is mandatory.
• Must hold an active LPN license in North Dakota upon hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care under direction.
• Interview patients and document medical history.
• Administer treatments and document medications.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Compassionate nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited LPN program

Licensed Practical Nurse license in ND

Basic Life Support - CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide compassionate nursing care to residents under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse. Every day you will assess resident needs and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care, exhibit genuine compassion for patient well‑being, understand your critical role in ensuring their comfort, and have the patience to explain procedures, answer questions, and maintain accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record their medical history
• Obtain and document patient vital signs; report abnormal findings promptly
• Administer and document treatments and medications within scope of practice; may administer oral, topical, and suppository medications; injections, infusions, and blood transfusions; start IVs
• Verify that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
• Observe and record patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
• Serve as liaison between physician and patient; share information and reinforce education and instructions provided by the care provider

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited LPN program
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in ND, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1 year of experience

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, Englewood, Colorado

Pay Range

$23.05 - $32.56 /hour