License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Family HealthCare • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Family HealthCare is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN supports providers and the care team by efficiently rooming patients, providing patient care, and following up with patients about correspondence such as laboratory results, phone calls, emails, and paperwork. The role follows organizational policies to deliver high-quality care and supports the organization as needed.

The LPN serves as a patient advocate, applies nursing and human relations skills, communicates with patients and other healthcare providers, and responds to unanticipated events and medical emergencies within the scope of practice and established protocols. Under the direction of the Nursing Lead, the LPN incorporates case-management principles into primary care nursing activities and provides culturally responsive care.

Requirements

• Current North Dakota nursing license.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to respond to unanticipated events and medical emergencies based on scope of practice, professional experience, and established protocols.
• Ability to apply appropriate nursing and human relations skills in patient care.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences.
• High adaptability and flexibility.
• Proficiency in applicable computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Supportive of the diversity of staff and clientele.
• Dependable and reliable team player.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support providers by efficiently rooming patients and using sound judgment to provide excellent care.
• Follow up with patients in a timely and efficient manner regarding correspondence, including laboratory results, phone calls, emails, and paperwork.
• Participate as a member of the care team and communicate patients’ needs.
• Follow organizational policies to provide high-quality care to all patients.
• Support the organization as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate in the delivery of care.
• Use appropriate nursing and human relations skills in providing patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Respond to unanticipated events and medical emergencies within scope of practice, professional experience, and established protocols.
• Integrate case-management principles into primary care nursing activities under the direction of the Nursing Lead.
• Provide care with awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences among the clinic population.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid and floating holidays
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

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