LPN - Hospice - PRN
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Join our specially trained team at Sanford Hospice, where we focus on supporting patients and their loved ones with compassion and understanding. This is an opportunity to make a profound impact with every interaction. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages in the home care setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills 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.
- Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages in the home care setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient/resident in the relevant setting.
- Possesses the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's/resident's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's/resident's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in the home care setting.
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients/residents.
- Develop a self-care program.
- Administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Benefits
- Max patient ratio is 1:4
- Self-scheduling
- Flexible for LPNs who are working on obtaining their RN
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
