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Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Multiple Clinics | Flexible Schedules

The Staff Pad

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The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected non-profit healthcare system in Helena, MT, to hire dedicated LPNs who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. <
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In this role, you’ll provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support exceptional patient outcomes. <
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As a Clinic Float Pool LPN, you'll provide patient care across multiple clinic locations while supporting teams where you're needed most. <
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Family Practice - 1.0 FTE & 0.8 FTE opportunities available <
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Active Montana LPN license <
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BLS (Basic Life Support)certification required (re-certification every 2 years)<
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IV Certification required within 6 months of hire through an approved nursing education program or a pre-licensure nursing education program <
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PandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Location: Fort Harrison, MT - 59636
Vacancy posted 5 hours ago
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    12 days ago
  • $19k

     ...therapist-owned outpatient practice with two locations in Helena...  ...match. Whether you're building clinical expertise, growing into...  ...Reasonable caseloads and flexible scheduling Evidence-based care, backed...  ...accredited program Montana PTA license, or eligibility for one... 
    Flexible hours
    Temporary work
    Live in
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    Health and Rehab Solutions

    Helena, MT
    2 days ago
  •  ...With direction from a Registered Nurse, the CNA provides direct patient care and...  ...tasks/procedures within their scope of practice. The CNA is also required to maintain...  ...Adapt to feedback, changing environments, flexible scheduling, and department assignments Take... 
    Flexible hours
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Day shift

    The Staff Pad

    Helena, MT
    11 days ago

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