Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Full-Time

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.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.75 - $29.50 $$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
LPN in a busy orthopedic and sports medicine clinic serving as a primary physician support partner.

In this role, you will work closely with a physician to support daily clinic operations and patient care. Responsibilities include rooming patients, gathering health information, assisting with procedures, managing clinical tasks, coordinating care, and helping ensure patients move smoothly through their visit.

You will be a key part of the physician’s team, working closely with APPs, RNs, athletic trainers, surgery schedulers, radiology, and patient access to provide efficient, team-based care.

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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