LPN - Occ Med Clinic

Sanford Health • Minot, ND

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The LPN helps ensure patients’ health, comfort, and safety; documents thorough medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The role also provides technical support to healthcare professionals and counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN demonstrates competency, practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge, and uses age- and population-specific standards applicable to the assigned clinical setting.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently 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 the curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Document a thorough medical history from each patient.
• Contribute to patient assessments.
• Administer medications or 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed