LPN Inpatient - Orthopedics

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, must have graduated from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completed 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.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possesses 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.

About the Role

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. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.

Responsibilities

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. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.

Benefits

Sanford Health has achieved Disease Specific Certification Designation from The Joint Commission in Total Hip, Total Knee, Total Shoulder, and Hip Fracture care. Sanford Health continues to lead the way in Bone Health by maintaining “Star Performer” status from the American Orthopedic Association’s Own the Bone program and by being the recipient of the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics.

Pay

$21.00 - $31.50 per hour

Schedule

Varies