LPN or MA - Hospice - PRN

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

5d • $19 - $36

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. Are you dedicated to providing quality end-of-life care? Join our specially trained team at Sanford Hospice, where we focus on supporting patients and their loved ones with compassion and understanding. -Cottages operate from 7 to 7 (rotating shifts) -Flexible PRN schedule! 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, 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.
• 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

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient/resident in the relevant setting and 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.
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient/resident care and treatment.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients/residents.
• Knowledge of patient/residents education principles to develop a self-care program.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe environment, specific to the home setting.
• Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees