LPN | General Surgery/Medical Weight Management

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

80d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation to meet the needs of the patient. The LPN provides nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health, standards of the profession, and in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of Healthcare Experience.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Participates in pre-visit planning and prepares exam and treatment areas.
• Completes patient rooming procedures including vital signs and data collection.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Provides/distributes preapproved/preprinted patient education materials.
• Reinforces health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider.
• Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision.
• Assists in management of inbox and completes patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope.
• Participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Supports and contributes to departmental development by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees