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Sanford Health LPN - Orthopedic Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota

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With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

Facility: South University Hospital
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.00 - $29.50
Pay Info: . $10,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

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.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.

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.

Benefits

Sanford Health 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0183755
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No