LPN | Medical/Surgical

Primary Location: Sturgis, SD USA • Department: STH Med/Surg-Nursing • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 • Employee Type: Regular

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse (RN), accepts delegation to meet the needs of the patient, and provides nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health, standards of the profession, the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards
• Participates in pre-visit planning and prepares exam and treatment areas per clinic standards
• Completes patient rooming procedures including vital signs, data collection, and other identified components specific to the clinic setting
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider
• Provides/distributes preapproved/preprinted patient education materials
• Reinforces health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider
• Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision
• Assists in management of inbox and completes patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope
• Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development through participation in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing (for Wyoming facilities)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of healthcare experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off accrual bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Pay

Starting Pay Rate Range: $25.00 – $28.73 per hour (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant)

Schedule

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy work — exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67–100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34–66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.