LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care
About The Position
Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an acute care role. The LPN participates in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The role helps ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety; documents patient medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; and administers ordered medications and treatments. The LPN also provides technical support to healthcare professionals and, under a registered nurse’s direction, counsels patients and family members about prevention and treatment plans. The LPN practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and applies age- and population-specific standards appropriate to the assigned clinical setting. The position has varying shifts and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. The salary range is $21.75–$29.50. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.
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.
- If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Help ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety.
- Document thorough medical histories from patients.
- Contribute to patient assessments and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Counsel patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
- Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and apply age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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