LPN, Dialysis - New Town
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Join a brand-new dialysis unit where your voice matters, your schedule supports your life, and your care directly impacts a close-knit community. Be part of building something meaningful from day one. Schudle: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. - 4am-4:30 pm Meaningful, Community-Based Care • Serve a close-knit community • Build long-term patient relationships • See the direct impact of your care • Work where patients truly know and appreciate their staff Professional Growth Opportunities • Dialysis specialty experience • Leadership development in a new unit • Skills in acute and chronic dialysis management • Opportunity to cross-train and expand competencies Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of dialysis 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 unencumbered 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
- 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 dialysis setting and possess 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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