LPN, Float - Family Medicine Clinic - Part Time

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Medicine Clinics are looking for a nurse to join their team in a float role! This role will work with various age groups and diagnosis. Utilizes team nursing with a very dependable and cohesive group. Apply your scope of practice to its fullest with the vast amount of skills utilized with the populations we serve. 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. 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. The LPN 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.

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

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Ensure the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Document a thorough medical history from patient.
• Contribute to the assessment of patients and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counsel patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilize appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree