License Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Family HealthCare is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN supports providers by efficiently rooming patients and helping deliver excellent care. The role is part of the care team and helps communicate patients’ needs, provide timely follow-up about correspondence, and follow organizational policies to deliver high-quality care. The LPN also supports the organization as needed. The LPN serves as a patient advocate and uses appropriate nursing and human relations skills in patient care. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers, responding to unanticipated events and medical emergencies within the scope of practice and established protocols, and integrating case-management principles into primary-care nursing activities under the direction of the Nursing Lead. Care should reflect awareness and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences among the clinic population. Candidates must hold a current North Dakota nursing license and current CPR certification, or be able to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Previous nursing experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Current North Dakota nursing license.
- Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
- Ability to respond competently to unanticipated events and medical emergencies within scope of practice and established protocol.
- Ability to attend to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences when delivering care.
- Previous nursing experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Support providers by efficiently rooming patients and applying sound judgment to provide excellent patient care.
- Follow up with patients in a timely and efficient manner regarding correspondence, including lab results, phone calls, emails, and paperwork.
- Communicate patients’ needs as part of the care team.
- Follow organizational policies to provide high-quality care.
- Support the organization as needed.
- Serve as a patient advocate in the delivery of patient care.
- Use appropriate nursing and human relations skills in patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
- Respond to unanticipated events and medical emergencies within scope of practice, professional experience, and established protocols.
- Integrate case-management principles into primary-care nursing activities under the direction of the Nursing Lead.
- Deliver care with awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employer HSA contributions
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid and floating holidays
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
