Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Local Traveler

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

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Department Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
• Premium Pay Rates:
• $10/hour premium on all hours worked.
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Experience Requirements:
• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred) Scheduling Requirements:
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

  Summary

  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

  Job Description

  The LPNdemonstratesknowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge andutilizesappropriate ageand population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. The LPNpossessesthe ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. The LPNdemonstratesthe abilityto recognize problems, recommendsolutions,and respond effectively toassistin anemergentsituation.The LPN ensures the health,comfort,and safety of residents. Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered. The LPN provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.Documentsresident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. The LPN skilled inestablishingand maintaining effective working relationships withresidents, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. The LPN ability to communicate clearly andmaintainconfidentiality of sensitive information. The LPNcounsels'residents, familymembersand/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.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. Minimum of 18 years of age.Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. 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.

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

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