LPN - Detroit Lakes Internal Medicine Clinic
About the role
Detroit Lakes Clinic (Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA) is part of Sanford Health’s ambulatory nursing care team, which handles 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits annually. The workplace culture emphasizes treating patients and co‑workers like family. Detroit Lakes Internal Medicine is a team‑focused department where providers and nurses are committed to delivering quality patient care to the community, fostering an upbeat, family‑like atmosphere with strong teamwork and a fast‑paced, fun environment. The position offers a Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm schedule with occasional Saturday mornings to support the walk‑in clinic, and no nights or holidays.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients
- Documents a thorough medical history from patient
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals
- Counseling 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 the position requires IV therapy/management skills (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 the State Nursing board and/or possesses multi‑state licensure privileges.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
Pay
$21.00 – $29.50 per hour
Schedule
Full‑time, 36 hours per week; Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm with occasional Saturday morning; day shifts, 8‑hour shifts; no nights or holidays.