LPN - Pediatric Cardiology - Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic

About the Role

Sanford Health is 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 ambulatory nursing care team sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

The Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our outstanding Pediatric Cardiology team at the Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

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 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

Preferred Experience

• Nursing care in the pediatric patient population
• Cardiology experience
• Critical thinking and triage skills
• Mental flexibility to ebb and flow with the busy clinic day
• Ambulatory and/or inpatient Epic experience
• Comfortability flying to serve on outreach clinic
• BLS Certification

Schedule

8-hour day shifts, full-time, 40 hours per week.

Pay

Salary range: $21.75 - $29.50

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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.