LPN or MA - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. This Family Medicine position is a day-shift role with 40 scheduled hours per week. The position is based in Rapid City, described as the gateway to the Black Hills. The LPN helps ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety; documents thorough medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The role also provides technical support to healthcare professionals and counsels patients and family members, under a registered nurse’s direction, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and follows age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a state nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For positions requiring IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in the curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
- Document thorough medical histories from patients.
- Contribute to patient assessments.
- 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 and knowledge.
- Use appropriate age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Benefits
- Access to professional development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Stability of a leading health system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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