LPN - Urgent Care
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. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Salary Range: $21 - $29.50$15,000 Sign On Bonus Available! Union Position: No Department Details Why you’ll love working at Urgent Care: You have the opportunity to care for a variety of patient care populations including newborns, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, and OB. Our Urgent Care team of nurses, providers, and registration staff are a close-knit community. We see everything from sore throats and sprained ankles to heart attacks, strokes, and minor traumas. We use hands-on nursing skills daily such as IV’s, urinary catheters, wound care, medication administration, assessments, and assisting providers with procedures. We have a fast-paced environment and are always working together. Every day is a new adventure with new opportunities to learn and grow as a nurse! Years of experience credit added to wage 10% Acute Care Premium + sign on bonus available for eligible applicants 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
