LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Associates
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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 unencipumbered 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
- A dedicated team that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace
- A team-focused employee experience with a positive culture
- Fun and fast paced work environment
- Supports work life balance
- Flexible schedule!
- Dedicated to team building
- Sunshine club run by employees that plans different events
- Chili cook off, ugly sweater contest, potlucks, sip and cycle, decorating contests, ect.
- Off at 3:00PM on every Friday
- Lots of variety – diverse clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
