LPN | Rheumatology | Infusion

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory rheumatology infusion setting. Under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients and accepts delegation to meet patient needs. Care is delivered in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures, professional standards, the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable regulations. The role includes preparing examination and treatment areas, rooming patients, collecting vital signs and other clinic-specific information, administering and documenting medications, performing nursing procedures within scope, and documenting assessments and care. The LPN collaborates with the RN or provider on clinical interventions and changes to the plan of care, reinforces approved patient education, completes permitted independent nurse visits, assists with inbox management and referrals, and supports onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff. The position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The starting pay rate is $25.00–$28.73 per hour, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualified LPN candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or from the Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment areas according to clinic standards and participate in pre-visit planning.
Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs and data collection.
Administer and document medications in accordance with best practices and clinic policy.
Perform nursing procedures and treatments within the scope of responsibilities and applicable nursing and clinic standards.
Accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with the RN or provider on changes to the plan of care.
Provide or distribute approved patient education materials and reinforce health teaching and discharge instructions provided by an RN or provider; direct patient questions to the RN or provider.
Complete independent nurse visits as permitted by scope and department policy, with appropriate supervision.
Assist with inbox management and complete patient referrals and prior authorizations according to policy and scope.
Assist with and participate in onboarding and mentoring clinical staff as directed and within scope.
Contribute to departmental development through participation in meetings, committees, and continuing education or training.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the scope of responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.