LPN - Orthopedic Clinic

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a day shift in a busy orthopedic clinic. The role supports providers, rooming patients, and assists with procedures in a team-centered clinic.

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or major holidays, and offers a competitive hourly rate with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license in North Dakota.
• IV therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing if required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Documents a thorough medical history.
• Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals.
• Counsels patients and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency within full nursing scope as assigned.

Skills

Patient rooming

Procedures assistance

Medication administration

Cast and splint

Patient counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.00 - $29.50
$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Mon -Fri 8a-5p
No weekends or major holidays
Busy Orthopedic Clinic
Work directly with Providers - rooming patients, assisting with procedures, taking staples/sutures out, learning to cast and splint, drawing up medications
Work closely with peers in a team centered clinic

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.