Associate Surgical Technologist or LPN
Surgical Technologist
- Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
- Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.
LPN
- Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possess the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
- Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
- Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
- Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford.
Qualifications
- A graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
- National certification required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
- Graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
- Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility.
- Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Company Information
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States and is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.