LPN Ambulatory
About the role
Join our ambulatory nursing care team at Sanford Health, one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, with over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they feel comforted and heard.
Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider, or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
- Documents a thorough medical history from patients.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals.
- Counsels patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
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
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
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Schedule
- Shift: Day shifts
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: Heart Hospital, 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA