LPN | Surgery

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Spearfish, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in an 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 regulations. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is available for qualified LPN candidates. The position is based in the Surgery department at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, with 36 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Complete a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Hold an LPN license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or from the Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities.
Be able 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, data collection, and other clinic-specific components.
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.
Accurately 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 preapproved or preprinted patient education materials; reinforce health teaching and discharge instructions from an RN or provider, and direct patient questions to them.
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 according to policy and scope.
Assist with and participate in onboarding and mentoring clinical staff as directed and within scope.
Contribute to departmental development through participation in meetings, committees, and continuing education or training.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined scope of responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.