Licensed Practical Nurse

North Dakota State Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Jamestown, ND. Sign on Bonus Available! The North Dakota State Hospital is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. We are hiring for full-time, part-time, and temporary positions with various shifts available. Temporary positions are part-time and ongoing. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified candidates will be considered upon application. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will deliver quality nursing care to the clients of the North Dakota State Hospital by administering medications and treatment and providing medication lessons to clients. On a daily basis, you will identify clients' needs through interviewing and observation and assess the clients to ensure they are receiving the appropriate level of care. You will transcribe physicians' orders, complete requisitions on all medications, and provide medication education to clients. You will also participate in the development, implementation, and revision of nursing care plans and complete all necessary documentation. You will also investigate and assess clients' complaints and follow through appropriately as well as delegate responsibilities to Direct Care Associates. You will thrive in this position, if you are able to communicate both effectively and considerately, and you have a desire to assist and support others. The ND State Hospital delivers quality nursing care to all clients in accordance with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice Standards developed by the American Nurses Association. To be considered for this position, you must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing (or registration in another state and meet the eligibility requirements for licensure in ND). If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider filling as a Licensed Practical Nurse I, which requires licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing (or registration in another state and meet the eligibility requirements for licensure in ND). About NDHS The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH), located in Jamestown, is a specialized psychiatric hospital that serves the whole state. Services focus on psychiatric rehabilitation, residential substance use disorders treatment, and residential treatment for sexually dangerous individuals. About HHS ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources. To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Stacy Lunzman at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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