LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - 69th & Minnesota Family Medicine Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our family medicine clinic is very busy and fast paced. Our providers perform a number of procedures along with OB services. There is always something new to learn and endless opportunities to work to the top of your scope. Our hours are 0700-1700 with no nights, weekends or holidays!! Come join a great team; we work hard but we have fun and enjoy our work. 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.

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 unencunmbered 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.
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.