LPN or Med Aide - 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. This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Med Aide to join the specially trained team at Sanford Hospice, focusing on supporting patients and their loved ones with compassion and understanding in the home care setting. The role involves participating in the implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care for stable and predictable patients/residents of all ages.
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.
- 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.
- Applies knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient/resident care and treatment.
- Applies knowledge of medications and their effects on patients/residents.
- Applies knowledge of patient/residents education principles to develop a self-care program.
- Applies 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.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
