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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $21.00 - $29.50. $10,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Help build our new offering, the Orthopedic Clearance Clinic. This clinic will see patients pre-operatively to optimize their surgical and post-surgical outcomes. Patient History and Physicals will be completed by the Nurse Practitioner, pre-op education will be provided by the RN and rooming along with some education will be completed by the LPN. There is room to widen job duties as the clinic grows.

This nurse will create close working relationships with the Nurse Practitioner and RN along with the whole Orthopedic Clinic team. We see a diverse patient population, work at a fast pace, and use unique skills. The new Clearance Clinic is part of a large Orthopedic Service, all located in the same building/clinic spaces.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with no weekends or major holidays.

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Job Description

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 as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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