LPN - Neurosurgery Clinic
About The Position
Join our Neurosurgery Clinic team and play a vital role in supporting patients through every step of their surgical journey. This fast-paced outpatient specialty clinic offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while working alongside a collaborative team of neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, and nursing professionals. As an LPN, you will coordinate care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures, provide pre-operative education, perform post-operative follow-up care, and serve as a key resource for patients and families. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, self-motivated, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a highly specialized team. Why Join Us? - Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p schedule - No evenings, weekends, or call responsibilities - Specialized neurosurgical patient population - $15,000 Sign on bonus Summary 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. Job Description 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
Nice To Haves
- Dependable
- Self-motivated
- Enjoys working both independently and as part of a highly specialized team
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures
- Provide pre-operative education
- Perform post-operative follow-up care
- Serve as a key resource for patients and families
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
