LPN - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job Description

Facility:  Children's Hospital
Address:  1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Job Schedule:  Full-time, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with no weekends, no holidays, and no on call
Weekly Hours:  40.00
Salary Range:  $21.75 - $29.50
Pay Info:  sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants 

Department Details

Looking for an individual to join our family fun environment working with children. Opportunities exist to work alongside many great providers who value the nurse as part of the care team and are driven by patient centered care, being HERE FOR THE KIDS each and every day. When looking to professional growth, be reassured, we can explore different avenues within many various subspecialty departments with our own Children's Specialty Clinic!

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

Job Requirements

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.