RN or LPN - Wahpeton Family Medicine

Sanford Health•Wahpeton, ND

2d•$21 - $45

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Wahpeton Family Medicine clinic team. This full-time position works 8-hour day shifts, 32 scheduled hours per week, alongside family medicine providers. The clinic describes its environment as fast-paced, team-oriented, and varied, with no evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. The RN answers patient inquiries by telephone, assesses symptom severity and medical needs using triage algorithms, and collaborates with providers to direct patients to an appropriate level of care. The LPN participates in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The work may include responding to phone and MyChart inquiries, educating patients and families, applying nursing and assessment skills, and following triage protocols. The role offers a supportive team focused on patient-centered care, specialized onboarding and on-the-job training, and opportunities for continued growth and development. A sign-on bonus is available. The listed salary range is $21.00–$44.50 per hour, with RN wages of $29.50–$44.50 and LPN wages of $21.00–$29.50.

Requirements

RN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; the posting lists this as preferred.
RN: Currently hold an unencumbered RN license in the state where nursing practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
RN: Nurses performing telephone nursing practice must be licensed in the states where the patients served reside.
RN: Complete all requirements to obtain the license needed for the role within the first 30 days of employment.
RN: Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
LPN: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
LPN: Currently hold an unencumbered LPN license with a state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges.
LPN: Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
If IV therapy or management skills are required 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.

Nice To Haves

RN: Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer patient inquiries by telephone and assess the severity of symptoms and medical needs using triage algorithms (RN).
Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician (LPN).
Respond to patient inquiries by phone and MyChart messaging.
Provide education to patients and families.
Use nursing and assessment skills.
Follow triage protocols.
Collaborate with providers to guide patients to the appropriate level of care.