LPN or PCT - Peds Oncology Clinic at Roger Maris Cancer Center

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

3d•$16 - $30•Onsite

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. Join a growing clinic and infusion practice. Our LPNs and PCTs are vital to the flow of clinic. Offering day shift hours with no weekends or holidays. Pediatric or clinical experience preferred but not required. 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. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

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.
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or clinical experience preferred but not required.
Minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.