LPN | Pain Management

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

4d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting. Under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients and accepts delegation to meet patient needs. Care must comply with Monument Health policies and procedures, professional standards, the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The LPN prepares examination and treatment areas, participates in pre-visit planning, rooms patients, collects vital signs and other data, administers and documents medications, and performs nursing procedures and treatments within the applicable scope of responsibility. The LPN conducts and documents assessments, applies clinical interventions, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with an RN or provider on care plans. Other duties include reinforcing patient education and discharge instructions, completing permitted independent nurse visits, assisting with inbox management and referrals or prior authorizations, supporting staff onboarding and mentoring, and participating in departmental development and continuing education.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or from the Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment areas according to clinic standards and participate in pre-visit planning.
Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs and data collection.
Administer and document medications accurately in accordance with best practices and clinic policy.
Perform nursing procedures and treatments within the scope of responsibilities and applicable nursing and clinic standards.
Perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with an RN or provider to implement changes to the plan of care.
Provide or distribute approved patient education materials and reinforce health teaching and discharge instructions provided by an RN or provider; direct patient questions to the RN or provider.
Complete independent nurse visits when permitted by scope and department policy, with appropriate supervision.
Assist with inbox management and complete patient referrals and prior authorizations in accordance with policy and scope.
Assist with and participate in onboarding and mentoring clinical staff as directed and within scope.
Participate in meetings, committees, and continuing education or training to support departmental development.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined scope of responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.