LPN - Behavioral Health Hospital

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

91d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possesses the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• IV therapy skills are required.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span.
• Minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility is acceptable.
• Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles in the relevant clinical setting.
• Perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Interpret information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• Provide care needed based on the patient's requirements.
• Function within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree