LPN - Occ Med Clinic

Sanford Health • Minot, ND

12d

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. The role helps ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety; documents thorough medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; and provides technical support to healthcare professionals. Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency, practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge, and applies appropriate age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.

This position is in an occupational medicine clinic and has an 8-hour day shift, with 40 scheduled hours per week.

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.
• If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Help ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Document thorough medical histories from patients.
• Contribute to patient assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed