LPN | Pain Management | RCMC Division

About the role

Primary Location: Rapid City, SD USA. Department: MHMC-RC South Clinic Pain Management. 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) and accepts delegation to meet patient needs, adhering to Monument Health policies, professional standards, the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Prepares for patient care by participating in pre‑visit planning and preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures, including vital signs, data collection, and other clinic‑specific components.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within the Scope of Responsibilities per nursing division and clinic standards.
• Accurately performs and documents assessments, applies clinical interventions, evaluates outcomes, and implements changes to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Provides/distributes preapproved/preprinted patient education materials and reinforces health teaching and discharge instructions from RN/provider, directing 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 by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities. 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. Job Category: Nursing. Job Family: Ambulatory Nursing. Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Employee Type: Regular.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: 1+ years of healthcare experience.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is 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). UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.