LPN or Medical Assistant, Sheldon Clinic, Full Time in Bigelow (Township), MN

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: LPN: $21.75 - $29.50 or MA: $19.00 - $25.50

Union Position:
No

Department Details
Come join our team in the Harley Clinic!

- Our clinics provides services to all ages and stages, so you get to see a variety of patients

- Help perform testing, administer vaccines and medication, and facilitate care for patients

- In the rural setting, you see how your work impacts the community as you treat friends and neighbors

- Build long term relationships with patients and staff

- Function as a part of a varied interdisciplinary team

- We offer free nursing continuing education monthly for our staff

- Monthly meetings where nursing staff collaborate and voice opportunities for improvement

- Our Hartley clinic is open 8am-5pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, and 1-8pm Wednesday

- Nursing schedules typically have a half or full day off during the week

- The clinics are closed for 6 holidays: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

- New employees start earning PTO on the 1st day

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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