LPN - Urgent Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $21.00 - $29.50

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Why you'll love working at Urgent Care:

• You have the opportunity to care for a variety of patient care populations including newborns, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, and OB.
• Our Urgent Care team of nurses, providers, and registration staff are a close-knit community.
• We see everything from sore throats and sprained ankles to heart attacks, strokes, and minor traumas.
• We use hands-on nursing skills daily such as IV's, urinary catheters, wound care, medication administration, assessments, and assisting providers with procedures.
• We have a fast-paced environment and are always working together.
• Every day is a new adventure with new opportunities to learn and grow as a nurse!

Role includes:

• Advanced schedule
• Clinic is open Monday - Friday 7:30a-7:30p, Weekends 8:00a-5:00pm
• $10,000 sign on bonus
• New Nurse Residence Program
• Career Advancement and Education assistance

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 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.

Sanford 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.