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Altru Health System · 4 months ago

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Internal Medicine

Grand Forks, ND

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.75/hr - $31.12/hr

Altru Health System is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform assessments, provide patient care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care and discharge planning for patients.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs. Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner

Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan

Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely

Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately. Implements nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents nursing care provided accurately and timely

Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care

Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure

Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner

Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization

Qualification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Patient CareDischarge PlanningEffective Communication

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

License Practical Nurse (LPN) | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members