LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - 26th & Sycamore Family Medicine Clinic - PT Days
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. This role ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients. The LPN documents a thorough medical history from patients, contributes to patient assessments, and administers medications or treatments as ordered. They also provide technical support to healthcare professionals and counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans, under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge, utilizing appropriate age and population-specific standards 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 unencircles 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
