LPN Apprentice

Altru Health System•Devils Lake, ND

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This LPN apprenticeship is a collaborative partnership between Altru Health System and Lake Region State College with an August 24th, 2026, start date. Hours: Minimum of 15–20 hours per week Compensation: Starting at $17.50/hour, with pay increases each semester Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 Applicants must be accepted into the Lake Region State College LPN program And must also achieve a minimum TEAS score of 58.7. Must commit to a 3-year full-time employment with Altru after graduation. The role progresses through apprenticeship levels; each aligned with the knowledge and skills gained through the LRSC academic curriculum. LPN Apprentices perform clinical skills under the direct supervision of an onsite Registered Nurse (RN). As part of the LRSC apprentice program at Altru Health System, applying for the North Dakota Career Builders scholarship program is strongly encouraged prior to the start of the apprentice program.

Requirements

Applicants must be accepted into the Lake Region State College LPN program
Must also achieve a minimum TEAS score of 58.7.
Must commit to a 3-year full-time employment with Altru after graduation.
Must be certified as a Nurse Aide or CNA within one month of start.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Applying for the North Dakota Career Builders scholarship program is strongly encouraged prior to the start of the apprentice program.

Responsibilities

Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner.
Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately.
Implements nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents nursing care provided accurately and timely.
Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.
Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner.
Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.