LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiovascular Institute
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in Sanford Health’s Cardiovascular Institute, participating in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The role supports patient health, comfort, and safety through medical-history documentation, patient assessment, and administration of ordered medications and treatments. The LPN also provides technical support to healthcare professionals and counsels patients and family members about prevention and treatment plans under a registered nurse’s direction. The nurse is expected to demonstrate competency, practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge, and use standards appropriate to the age and population served in the assigned clinical setting. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 10-hour day shifts. The department describes flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays and notes a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in the curriculum, or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety.
- Document a thorough medical history from patients.
- Contribute to patient assessments.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge, demonstrating competency and using age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- Leadership focused on employee growth and helping employees find their passion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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